Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Research Governance Officer
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Research Governance Officer Opportunity at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of Research? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Governance Officer to join the Research Governance Team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
About the Role
This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for an individual with previous research governance experience to join our established team to support the set up and delivery of research studies at SPFT.
Responsibilities
As Research Governance Officer you will be responsible for:
- Assuring compliance of our sponsored research with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Delivering on-going research audit and monitoring programs.
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Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience of working in a research support environment.
- An understanding of NHS R&D systems and clinical research issues such as research governance, ethical review, Medicines for Human Use Regulations, etc.
Key Duties
The main duties will be those relating to the assessment and arrangement of capacity and capability for the Trust to deliver research studies. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Risk assessment.
- Managing internal authorisations.
- Contract review.
- Making HR arrangements.
You will also support with on-going monitoring of research studies and processing amendments.
Team and Working Conditions
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You will be working with a large, busy and passionate research team and will be line managed by the Research Governance Manager, from whom you will receive regular supervision. You will work closely with the managers, academics, researchers and admin staff within the department as well as clinicians and NHS staff in the wider Trust.
We foster a supportive, warm and friendly atmosphere where staff wellbeing is paramount. We support staff development and offer regular wellbeing activities and opportunities to work flexibly.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Matthew Smith
- Job title: Research Governance Manager
- Email address: Matthew.smith163@nhs.net
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