If you have an interest in helping shape the future of healthcare within the NHS, a fantastic opportunity has arisen within the team to join the Tees Valley Research Alliance (TVRA), a shared R&D service for North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is formally hosted by North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust but the post holder will support both trusts in the TVRA and could be based at either of these locations.
The post holder will be responsible for the administration and delivery of systems to support the approvals process for research studies in line with the UK Policy Framework and HRA processes. They will be the first point of contact for researchers, answer queries promptly and efficiently, acknowledge all communication, and ensure efficient flow of information. They will maintain a log of research studies, document ideal start date deadlines, process modifications, and ensure clear communication pathways are established to facilitate R&D processes and promote the work of R&D.
Responsibilities
* Provide administration support for the 2 TVRA sites, including day‑to‑day management of the research studies log using the Cognito database.
* Manage the TVRA email inbox on a day‑to‑day basis.
* Input and manage all research studies onto the LPMS database.
* Provide daily support to the TVRA Research Facilitators as part of the study set‑up process.
* Hold administrator level user access to the LPMS database, including regular audit of user access levels.
* Provide training sessions for all staff using the LPMS database.
* Manage site shared drive and HUB for all research studies, including document version control.
* Record and monitor upcoming deadlines for projects.
* Process all study amendments following HRA guidelines and deadlines.
* Issue Letters of Access for both NHS and non‑NHS employees, including person verification.
* Administer all research study contracts (2 sites) from review by the set‑up team to completion, including contract amendments.
* Regularly review the LPMS database to ensure that all members of research study teams are GCP compliant, logging their certification and escalating outstanding training.
* Forward information to other R&D teams within the TVRA – in particular the local study set‑up team, research team leads and clinical support services – so they can advise on local capacity to deliver research, and ensure efficient and timely communication with non‑R&D stakeholders.
* Work with the Research Governance Manager and colleagues to establish and maintain effective systems of recording and storing research project data on the LPMS database.
* Maintain and update the R&D databases, make suggestions on how to improve the system for better data recording, and input consistent and accurate data as part of approval processes.
* Maintain an efficient electronic filing system of research applications.
* Work with the Deputy Research Governance Manager and colleagues to ensure delivery of administrative processes in a timely manner.
* Work with the Deputy Research Governance Manager and colleagues to ensure timely and accurate reporting to funding bodies and regulators.
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026.
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