This new position at the Trust will support the Research Governance Manager as we look to improve and expand our quality assurance around the approval and delivery of research projects as well as our audit delivery and safety reporting for research projects.

The role will be essential for implementing the Trust's research strategy. This expansion is crucial to ensuring we have good quality assurance and allowing us to expand our audit delivery and safety reporting for research projects.

Closing date: 23rd September 2024

Shortlisting: w/c 23rd September 2024

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

This role will include coordinating approval of research activity across the Trust, liaising with research management, other organisations and supporting staff, public, service users and carers engaged in research.In addition, a function post is to assist in the delivery of a safe, efficient and timely Research Governance for the Trust by promoting and facilitating the setup and delivery of high-quality research activity within the Trust, and ensure that all such research is conducted in full compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and other relevant regulation.The governance oversight of the Trust NIHR portfolio studies and its non-portfolio studies will be a major function of this post and the post-holder will assist in the, co-ordination, auditing and monitoring of all aspects of research. This will include assisting in recording and reporting the Trust's performance in meeting local, regional and national performance targets.The post holder will be a versatile and dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills who will be required to work with a range of services across BDCFT (both clinical and non-clinical), alongside partner academic and NHS Trust organisations.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities.

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Hons Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience

TRAINING

Essential

• Good Clinical Practice training Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• Research document management training to include, but not limited to: Archiving, Capacity & Capability, audit and monitoring of research. SystmOne training

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience working in a NHS research environment. Collection and/or extraction of data from NHS IT systems, especially electronic patient record systems. Supporting others in the use and development of IT Data systems. Proven ability and experience to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of working cross departmentally to promote and/or deliver evidence-based practice. Development of training/materials for use by teams in understanding/operating data systems. Experience of clinical research data management system eg. EDGE Experience of working with mental health service users.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge of current scientific, regulatory and ethical frameworks defining research management activity. Awareness of the processes of research governance as described by the relevant regulations eg o Medicines for Human Use Act o UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care Research o Good Clinical Practice o Clinical Trial Regulations o Data Protection Must have an awareness of Health and Safety at work and how it relates to this role. Knowledge and understanding of patient/client implications of research. Such as informed consent and right to withdraw.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation regarding safety reporting and pharmacovigilance. The processes associated with indemnities regarding staff working on research projects within the NHS, including the Research Passport Scheme Understanding of NIHR/CRN research performance metrics.

SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to work with complex agendas and work across more than one organisation, understanding and responding to the different and changing needs of each organisation. Excellent written & verbal communication skills to include: o Presentation skills. o Able to liaise with, and explain complex procedures and concepts to a varied audience, including: service users, carers, senior academics, administrative and all grades of clinical staff. o Able to communicate difficult matters in challenging situations. Ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with service users, Trust staff and partner organisations in order to achieve agreed internal/external research targets.. Able to plan, organise and complete multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines. Ability to assess & maintain complex sets of documents against research governance requirements, with attention to cross referencing of details Have good problem-solving skills in order to resolve find solutions to issues arising for the running of research projects and in particular clinical studies in the short, medium and longer term. Excellent Computer skills to include: - o Use of MS applications o Development, application and interrogation of databases o Use of electronic patient records o Data processing and display Integration of data from various sources into a single document format

Desirable

• Teaching and facilitation skills. Clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the role. Web design and/or editing. Coaching/mentoring for staff. Proven ability to problem-solve and contribute to delivering the Trust Objectives

ATTITUDE/APPROACH

Essential

• Committed to teamwork: valuing and supporting others to achieve their goals and that of the service. Capable of developing and sustaining good working relationships with colleagues and others, be these internal or external contacts. Positive, non-judgemental, and enthusiastic disposition.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP

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