Research Governance Coordinator

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.

This a predominantly in office role based within Windsor Research Unit, Fulbourn Hospital. 30 hours per week over 4-5 days, Mon-Fri.

The Research Governance Coordinator is responsible for a portfolio of studies, which consists of a number of specialties within the Trust.  They are the dedicated lead for that portfolio, offering consistent and competent expertise to researchers, clinicians and research delivery team.

Provide a comprehensive managerial and administrative system for the running of research projects in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the Human Tissue Act, the Data Protection Act and any other applicable regulatory and government legislation and/or framework and/or guidance.

• Review budgets and contracts for commercial and non-commercial research studies. Ensure that the projects are risk assessed before commencement as well as audited.
• Monitor studies taking place at the Trust, ensuring that researchers are fully compliant with legislation, policies and guidance.

Main duties of the job

Support the R&D Project Lead in the review process of applications for research Sponsorship and for applications for the Trust to be a participating site for research, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with the researcher any changes or further information that is required. The review includes negotiating costings and contracts, particularly for studies from the commercial sector.

Review and analyse research applications to determine whether projects, and therefore the Trust, are compliant with current legislation.

Conduct a full and comprehensive governance assessment for relevant research studies. This involves checking that research staff are appropriately trained/qualified and that facilities are suitable for research etc. This review requires a full understanding of the requirements for research and Ethics review procedures and may involve the post holder visiting the department involved to ensure that research can commence.

Take a leading role on the management of the amendments process, reviewing amendments made to research studies and independently determining if the changes made will affect research governance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

With the support of the R&D Project Lead and other R&D staff, provide training to researchers on the research Sponsorship, approval/amendment process, completing the application forms and explaining the requirements of the Research Governance Framework.

Contribute to maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures for own work area and communicating any changes to those affected by them, which will include external researchers.

To provide regular reports and updates on CPFT R&D study activity and issues that arise for reporting to CPFT strategy groups, NIHR and the Department of Health.

The post holder will be required to keep abreast with new legislation and government requirements relating to research passport process and Trust Research activity reporting to carry out their role.           Actively participate in relevant R&D meetings and committees as required.