Job overview
Applications are invited from individuals with experience of working in research governance and a sound knowledge of clinical research management to join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO). The JRMO is a joint office which manages clinical research on behalf of Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). This is a very busy department within the JRMO, working with our researchers to ensure the research management and governance objectives of both organisations are met.
The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Dept. W, Mile End Road, with current onsite attendance requirement of 2 days per week (subject to change).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a facilitator in the set up and review of research studies sponsored and hosted by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) or Barts Health NHS Trust (BH). This will include providing expert research governance advice to QMUL/BH researchers and JRMO staff as well as completing sponsorship reviews for studies sponsored by either organisation.
The post holder will ensure studies meet regulatory requirements and other obligations as Sponsor. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously and will be required to manage their day-to-day workload, prioritising as needed. The Senior Research Management and Governance Officer will line manage and support the Research Management and Governance Officers (including Research Governance Assistant, as applicable) and deputise for them in their absence.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Although this position is a 24 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 24 months
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent
2. Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
3. Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to healthcare research
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Relevant and proven experience of 2 years in review of research studies for Sponsorship in the UK
5. Experience in applying relevant legislation to the set-up of research for sponsorship
6. Experience of line management
Desirable criteria
7. Relevant research management experience in NHS, Academic or Industry
8. Dissemination of complex, specialist information to internal and external stakeholders
9. Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes
10. Experience in Project Management
11. Experience of Formal Presentations and training
12. Experience of Monitoring, Audits and Surveys
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Knowledge and detailed understanding of national R&D priorities and developments
14. Expert knowledge and practical application of the UK Policy Framework and NHS ethics procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
15. Evidence of complex relationship building with stakeholders
16. Advanced numeracy and problem solving skills
17. Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
18. Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and regulatory requirements
19. Ability to prioritise conflicting and changing demands
20. Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
21. Ability to understand instruction and action efficiently
22. Ability use information to monitor processes, plan and initiate action
23. Experience of delivering training to healthcare or research professionals
Other
Essential criteria
24. Strong desire to share best practice and find improvements in service delivery
25. Familiarity with medical terminology
26. The ability to plan and co-ordinate activities and changes to systems or standards
27. Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning
28. Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
29. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels.
30. Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities.
Desirable criteria
31. Proven ability to proactively drive forward change and develop new systems and processes for working