Research Governance Coordinator in Cambridge

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.

Person specification

• Education / Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Educated to degree level or equivalent. ICH GCP training.
• Desirable criteria: Post graduate research qualification.

• Essential criteria: Experience of working in the NHS in a Research Governance capacity. Experience of research set up and/or recruitment practice and processes. Experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.
• Desirable criteria: Experience using research databases such as EDGE, CPMS, ODP. Experience of Sponsor Level Review of Protocol prior to submission for regulatory approvals.

• Essential criteria: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases. Attention to detail and meticulous organisation and documentation skills. Competent in using database software, such as Excel, for analysing and presenting information.
• Desirable criteria: Knowledge of how R&D Finance works within LPMS - EDGE.

• Essential Criteria: Willingness to work flexibly.

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services. We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

• Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people.
• Specialist mental health and learning disability services.
• Children and young people's mental health services.
• Children's community services in Peterborough.
• Social care.
• Ground-breaking research.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit our website.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country. Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over. If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation. All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.