Job overview

The Research Governance Coordinator is responsible for a portfolio of studies, which consists of a number of specialties within the Trust.  They are the dedicated lead for that portfolio, offering consistent and competent expertise to researchers, clinicians and research delivery team.

Provide a comprehensive managerial and administrative system for the running of research projects in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the Human Tissue Act, the Data Protection Act and any other applicable regulatory and government legislation and/or framework and/or guidance.

·       Review budgets and contracts for commercial and non-commercial research studies. Ensure that the projects are risk assessed before commencement as well as audited.

·       Monitor studies taking place at the Trust, ensuring that researchers are fully compliant with legislation, policies and guidance.

Main duties of the job

Support the R&D Project Lead in the review process of applications for research Sponsorship and for applications for the Trust to be a participating site for research, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with the researcher any changes or further information that is required. The review includes negotiating costings and contracts, particularly for studies from the commercial sector.

Review and analyse research applications to determine whether projects, and therefore the Trust, are compliant with current legislation.

Conduct a full and comprehensive governance assessment for relevant research studies. This involves checking that research staff are appropriately trained/qualified and that facilities are suitable for research etc. This review requires a full understanding of the requirements for research and Ethics review procedures and may involve the post holder visiting the department involved to ensure that research can commence.

Take a leading role on the management of the amendments process, reviewing amendments made to research studies and independently determining if the changes made will affect research governance.

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. 

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk