Job overview
Tees Valley Research Alliance (TVRA) is a shared R&D service for North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospitals The post is formally hosted by South Tees Hospitals 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. The post holder will provide support to investigators and teams from feasibility stage to end of study. They will attend study meetings including study set up discussions and site selection visits. They will promote a strong culture of research among all staff within the Trust and promote growth in Trust income from research activity.
Main duties of the job
Provide administration support for the 2 TVRA sites which includes:
1. In collaboration with the Deputy Research Governance Manager, manage the feasibility and review process of research applications, facilitating fast and accurate completion of local capacity and capability checks and monitor the process to ensure performance targets are met and maintain the Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS) database.
2. Contribute to and maintenance of a register of Trust-wide research activity ensuring that the database is compatible with local and national systems to enable the fulfilment of statutory monitoring requirements.
3. Assist the R&D Office team in the archiving of closed research studies.
4. Be an active member of the Trusts Senior Research Team Committee and make recommendations as appropriate.
5. To take lead responsibility for the development and maintenance of the R&D intra-net site.
6. To build strong relationships with staff in other R&D departments, Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators, and other research staff to identify their needs in meeting all the responsibilities imposed by UKCRN Operating Guidelines, Department of Health legislation and Government Frameworks.
7. Demonstrate procedures and systems to new starters, other members of the R&D staff and other member organisations of the Research Network as required,
8. Contribute to the development and update of policies and standard operating procedures within R&D.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Diploma level or equivalent
10. GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
Desirable criteria
11. Research qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Awareness of the importance of the data protection act and confidentiality in research.
13. Awareness and Importance of research governance legislation and GDPR.
14. Experience of complex administration tasks preferably in a healthcare / academic environment.
15. Experience of database management
16. Experience of working in NHS research and development
17. Experience of effective dissemination of information to raise awareness of service provision and requirements
Experience
Essential criteria
18. Advanced computer/ keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
19. Self-motivated, with initiative, able to work independently
20. Ability to understand and interpret complex government legislation and guidelines.
21. Organisational and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.