About this role
Job summary
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an established track record in initiating and delivering high-quality National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies.
The Research and Innovation Strategy is one of seven enabling strategies underpinning the Trust Strategy for 2021-2026. This role is integral to the organisation's ability to sustain and further develop its position and potential as a leading research-active organisation.
This role provides specialist support to investigators in line with regulatory requirements, relevant legislation, Trust policies, and best practice. It requires a high level of expertise, autonomy, and effective communication, both written & verbal, to support the co-ordination, administration, and data collection functions, ensuring effective research portfolio management. Expert knowledge of research governance is essential.
The role is responsible for facilitating expressions of interest, supporting the initiation, delivery, closure, and archiving of research studies, and co-ordinating research activity.
The post-holder acts as a responsible signatory for Organisational Information Documents and maintains both local (WUTH) and national (EDGE) portfolio management systems.
The post-holder contributes to the smooth running of the Research Department, deputising for the Research Manager where required and providing guidance and support to members of the research team.
Main duties of the job
Research Governance
Proactively identify research governance issues for the Trust to support timely review and resolution.
Communicate effectively with Trust, NIHR CRN, University, and Pharmaceutical Company staff at all levels to co-ordinate the identification of new studies and collaborations.
Independently manage study set-up, leading on ensuring studies are approved in a timely manner securing Division approvals and contract details before confirming Trust capacity and capability.
Co-ordination of amendments to on-going studies, monitoring and reporting to ensure NIHR CRN High Level Objectives (HLO) are met.
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trainingLead for archiving in accordance with MHRA GCP Guidelines, DoH Records Management Code of Practice, study sponsor requirements and Trust SOPs.
Research databasesLead for local and national research databases, including EDGE.Provide training for investigators and Research Nurses in EDGE and local information management systems.
Study SupportSupports local Principal Investigators and Research Nurses/Midwives.
National Institute for Health (NIHR) Research PassportLetters of Access (LoA) under the NIHR Research Passport Scheme for external researchers working within the Trust.
FinanceCo-ordination of invoices in accordance with research study contracts.
Consent to ContactCo-ordination of consent to contact for research process.
Research meetingsGeneral Office DutiesDeputise for the Research Manager.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more information on this role at the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experinece & Training Essential
Undergraduate degree and post-graduate education (PG Diploma, MA OR MSC) or equivalent experience. Specialist knowledge of research governance (including GCP), procedures, and project management acquired through certification and experience in an NHS research environment Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams with experience to communicate, persuade, and train clinical staff Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Current Good clinical Practice Training
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Specialist knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Specialist knowledge of EDGE Database Interpretation of electronic data Excellent time management skills
Desirable
Website development and social media skills Knowledge of computer systems used for research data collection - Cerner Millennium - REDCAP Knowledge of information governance Knowledge of Medical Terminology Knowledge of GDPR
Personal Attributes Essential
Maintain personal skills in research governance through participation in continuing education and training Attention to detail and accuracy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Research & Innovation Centre
Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust
Clatterbridge Hospital, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)