Overview
Research Support Officer role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
To provide comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative support for the Trust’s research governance activities across all its hospitals; in particular provide the necessary administrative support for the Trust’s site set-up system for its extensive portfolio of research studies.
The post holder will administer the research study registration, assessment, arrangement and confirmation of internal arrangements. This entails evaluating each research submission to ensure completeness, and ensuring all study reviews, approvals, amendments, study closure notices and annual progress reports are processed.
The post holder will be responsible for accurately inputting and maintaining information onto the research information management system and the EPR in accordance with the standard operating procedures and work instructions to maintain a high-quality data source.
The post holder will administer the national Research Passport system on behalf of the Trust.
Applicants should be qualified to at least GCSE/O level Maths and English and educated to at least NVQ 4 or equivalent.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in using Microsoft Excel and have excellent keyboard skills.
We are looking for candidates with good organisation and communication skills, who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative and with excellent attention to detail.
The vacancy is based at the Oxford Road Campus but may be required to work across MFT sites.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Mainwaring | Job title: Research Governance Lead | Email: Elizabeth.Mainwaring@mft.nhs.uk
Responsibilities
* Administer the Trust’s site set-up system for a portfolio of research studies.
* Administer the research study registration, assessment, arrangement and confirmation of internal arrangements.
* Evaluate each research submission to ensure completeness and ensure processing of study reviews, approvals, amendments, study closure notices and annual progress reports.
* Input and maintain information on the research information management system and the EPR in line with SOPs and work instructions.
* Administer the national Research Passport system on behalf of the Trust.
Qualifications
* GCSE/O level Maths and English, and educated to NVQ 4 or equivalent.
* Extensive experience in using Microsoft Excel and strong keyboard skills.
* Good organisation and communication skills; able to work in a team and use own initiative with strong attention to detail.
Location and About Us
The role is based at the Oxford Road Campus and may be required to work across MFT sites. MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a workforce of around 30,000.
Application Details
For further details or informal visits contact: Elizabeth Mainwaring, Research Governance Lead, Elizabeth.Mainwaring@mft.nhs.uk
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