Research Governance and Quality Officer
Job Description
Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) has a varied portfolio of specialist research across a broad range of services. It has strong links with its two university partners and this relationship supports and stimulates the development of clinically and academically led grants. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) aims to improve patient health through excellence in world-class translational and applied health services research and our culture of innovation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Research & Development department for a Research Governance and Quality Officer post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have an important role to sustain a culture where researchers are supported to perform high quality research with the dignity, rights, safety and well-being of participants being protected. Working with a wide range of health care professionals within this NHS trust, other trusts and universities, the postholder will monitor selected research studies and act as the main point of contact for safety reporting into R&D to ensure patient safety, high quality data and compliance with standards and relevant legislation. The successful candidate will also work very closely with Chief Investigators, their teams and clinical trials unit staff to support setup and sponsor and investigator oversight, playing a key role in ensuring the delivery of the regulatory, financial and contractual obligations of the sponsor.
The successful delivery of this important post will require an understanding of clinical trials methodology, and up to date knowledge of current regulatory requirements and standards around clinical trials.
We are keen to hear from enthusiastic candidates with an eye for governance and quality and who wish to develop their research management career. Please note that due to the specialised nature of this position, we will only be shortlisting candidates who fulfilall of the Person Specification essential criteria.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level, with a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level experience
- Monitoring training or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the purpose of research in the NHS
- Solid operational experience of clinical trials
- Experience of research audit and monitoring
- Good understanding of Research Governance in the NHS
- Proven experience of report writing
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of local, national and international regulatory requirements relating to research
Desirable
- Line management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and to build credibility quickly
- Evidence of problem solving skills
- Clear and effective presentation skills, both oral and written
- Good level of numeracy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with competent typing/keyboard skills
- Initiative and drive to achieve results
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to work to deadlines
- Proven highly developed administrative and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Flexible and adaptable approach, able to respond to shifting priorities
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service, which supports improvements in the conduct of NHS research and care of research subjects
- Proven ability to assess and interpret research protocols
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St James Court
Bristol
BS1 3LH
