Main area Research and Development Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (secondments considered to internal applicants) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 223-RQA-308
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/05/2026 23:59
Research Quality Assurance and Governance Lead
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Research Team and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).
The successful applicant will ensure the efficient running of the quality assurance and service improvement aspects of the Research & Innovation service, including but not limited to audit, monitoring, project development, capacity and capability and regulatory compliance.
R&I are a dedicated and passionate team who collaborate to improve care and outcomes for patients through Research. As a team we consistently score well above average on staff survey results.
Main duties of the job
* Provide for the efficient running of the quality assurance and service improvement aspects of the R&I service, including but not limited to audit, monitoring, project development, capacity and capability and regulatory compliance.
* Ensure that the service is able to provide an excellent and comprehensive supportive service to those undertaking research across the organisation.
* Support the Head of R&I and Director of R&I in the management of the Trusts R&I strategy and implementation of the UK Research Policy for Health and Social care.
Working for our organisation
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non‑clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high‑quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Training in monitoring, audit within the research environment.
Experience
* Experience of working in NHS research office‑based setting.
* Substantive experience of project management.
* Experience of setting up, leading and co‑ordinating task and finish groups.
* Experience of implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
Knowledge
* In‑depth working knowledge of the clinical trials approvals processes in the UK and specifically for NHS research.
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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402 or email us at sath.recruitment@nhs.net.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Contact
Jo Sawyer – Head of R&I, Email: joanne.sawyer1@nhs.net, Telephone: 01743 261000
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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