Senior Research Governance Specialist

NHS Jobs; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs seeks a Research Governance Facilitator to provide specialist governance support for Trust-hosted or sponsored research. You will ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedures, while maintaining accurate governance information and driving quality assurance improvements.

The role involves advising on IRAS/HRA/REC/MHRA, reviewing complex documents, mapping approval pathways and coordinating multiple studies across stages.

Responsibilities

• Advising researchers on IRAS, HRA, REC and MHRA requirements.
• Reviewing complex study documentation.
• Interpreting legislation, policy and governance requirements.
• Identifying governance risks, omissions or inconsistencies.
• Supporting timely capacity and capability assessments.
• Coordinating amendments and confirming local implementation requirements.
• Coordinating several studies at different stages simultaneously.
• Maps and progresses internal approval pathways.
• Liaises with investigators, support departments, universities, commercial organisations and other NHS organisations.
• Ensures appropriate agreements and access arrangements are in place.
• Monitors deadlines and escalates emerging issues.
• Risk-assessing studies to determine monitoring requirements.
• Conducting governance audits.
• Monitoring Trust-sponsored and hosted research.
• Reporting findings clearly and objectively.
• Agreeing corrective and preventive actions with study teams.
• Supporting the development and review of policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Managing EDGE records throughout the study lifecycle.
• Ensuring data quality, completeness and accuracy.
• Producing reports for internal and external requirements.
• Monitoring performance against NIHR and regional objectives.
• Identifying delays, data-quality concerns and potential performance risks.
• Administering accounts and developing system processes.
• Research passports, honorary research arrangements and letters of access.
• Checking documentation and determining appropriate access requirements.
• Working with HR, universities and study teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring progress.
• Providing clear specialist advice to people with different levels of research knowledge.
• Managing sensitive or challenging governance discussions.
• Negotiating where information or viewpoints conflict.
• Delivering EDGE or governance training.
• Developing guidance and training resources.
• Building effective internal and external working relationships.

Job description

NHS Jobs seeks a Research Governance Facilitator to provide specialist governance support for Trust-hosted or sponsored research. You will ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedures, while maintaining accurate governance information and driving quality assurance improvements.

The role involves advising on IRAS/HRA/REC/MHRA, reviewing complex documents, mapping approval pathways and coordinating multiple studies across stages.