Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Research Facilitator INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting permanent post has arisen to become a member of the Research and Development team who provide support in all aspects of research initiatives for organisational wide staff in order to manage, with the support of the Research and Development Manager, the Research Governance processes and quality assurance processes on behalf of the Research and Development Office and thereby ensure that the Research Governance requirements detailed in the ‘Research Governance for Health and Social Care in Wales are fulfilled. The post holder will ensure that all new research projects are reviewed, audited and monitored on a timely basis and obtain the regulatory approvals as defined by policies, protocols and procedures. Planning and organising complex programmes of monitoring progress reports and final reports, record the data obtained from the reports and disseminate this in reports to R&D group. Undertake appropriate auditing and monitoring to ensure the controls assurance standards requiring that all research projects are carried out in line with their research proposal as agreed by the research group and in line with the Research Governance for Health and Social Care, for the duration of the life of each project.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will implement systems to establish a culture where researchers are supported to perform good quality research with the dignity, rights, safety and well-being of participants being protected.
- Manage, with the support of the Research Manager, the local confirmation process, providing support to Investigators in setting up appropriate research management systems that comply with the Research Governance Policy Framework at the outset of the research process.
- Responsible for quality assurance and quality control processes through monitoring and auditing research activity, conducting performance reviews to ensure research practice meets the quality and standards set out in the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
- They will be a member of the Research team who provide support in all aspects of research initiatives for organisational wide staff.
- To supervise junior administrative staff in the Research Office, provide a comprehensive advice and support service to all staff within the organisation who are involved in undertaking research.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Research management and project set up
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive research information. This requires judging a range of factors or situations and comparison of a range of options depending on the level of each research project, in order to meet the requirements of the Research Governance management and processes.
- Work closely with the Health Research Authority and Health and Care Research Wales in granting local confirmation for projects to commence. Assess individual submissions based on complex components (type of research, regulatory requirements) and decide, comparing a range of options, the appropriate course of action for approval.
- Be responsible for specific pre-delivery checks for each study registered.
- Work closely with Research Administrators and other research team members to adapt and improve the local research set up processes.
- Instigate the production of research passports for researchers who are not NHS employees and keep track of progress. Record all research passports and subsequently issued honorary research contracts or letters of access as appropriate, linking to the appropriate research master files.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Project management
- Working in research governance
Aptitude
Essential Criteria
- Analytical skills
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