About the role
Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00
We have an exciting vacancy for a dynamic, proactive Research Officer in our Research Management and Support team. The successful applicant will need to have a customer-focused approach, a high degree of interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. We are looking for a candidate who embodies our Trust's values in all aspects of their work demonstrating Caring, Improving, Respect, and High Standards through their actions and interactions with colleagues and service users.
To provide a comprehensive assessment for the confirmation of capacity and capability of research projects, ensuring that all applicable legislation and/or framework and/or guidance are followed
The post holder will be required to advise researchers about the research application and approval process, carry out RM&S activities relating to the confirmation of capacity and capability of new research projects and amendments, and audit compliance with standards of good research practice
Negotiate contracts and costings for research projects
To provide guidance and advise researchers in the design, set up and conduct of new research studies for sponsorship by the Trust, signposting to appropriate support
The post holder will support the Research Governance Manager in building and maintaining communication with all stakeholders in the RM&S processes within the Trust and externally and will deputise at meetings as required
Key relationships within the Trust consist of staff at all levels and across all staff groups, including directors, senior NHS staff, clinical leaders and researchers of all specialties
Externally, key relationships are local NHS organisations, academia, Research Delivery Network and other research networks
To maintain a comprehensive set of documents (policies, standard operating procedures, checklists etc) to govern research
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Essential person specification requirements