Job overview
*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
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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 Research Management and Governance Officer will be responsible for supporting researchers in study set up, submission of study applications, sponsorship review, and confirmation of capacity & capability reviews including administration of all amendments within the JRMO systems.
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
This position sits within the Joint Research Management Office that oversees and supports all research across Barts Health Trust and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The post holder will provide advice and guidance to the research community at Barts Health NHS Trust and QMUL.
The post holder will be responsible for administering the approvals system including sponsorship of research at Barts Health NHS Trust and QMUL.
TheResearch Management and Governance (RM&G) Officer post sits within the Research Governance & Performance team and will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality data management for studies at Barts Health NHS Trust. This will be underpinned by the effective delivery of a number of research management systems and functions, including local JRMO processes, advice on Honorary contracts, study management processes, and supporting regulatory inspections in the organisation. The post holder will be key to developing and maintaining good working relationships between Barts Health NHS Trust,its constituent departments, QMUL and the Clinical Research Network (CRN) Management Team using excellent communication, interpersonal and information management skills.
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
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.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in research governance and/or the conduct of research.
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Experience of clinical and/or NHS research management.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
3. Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies.
Desirable criteria
4. Specialist knowledge of RM&G procedures.
5. Knowledge of systems and structures for the management of clinical research in the NHS.
Skills
Essential criteria
6. Proven interpersonal skills
7. Excellent ability to analyse and interpret research management information
8. Ability to manage study set up and approval
9. Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office applications.
10. Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge
11. Attention to detail
Other
Essential criteria
12. Communicate complex information simply both orally and in writing
13. Ability to prioritise & organise own workload
14. Ability to work alone efficiently & as a member of a multi-professional team
15. Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable criteria
16. Prepare and deliver reports to a high standard.
17. To assist in training and guidance of researchers.
18. To contribute to R&D guidance documents.
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
19. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
20. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
21. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
22. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
23. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)