Job overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking an experienced, on-site Research Governance Manager to support its portfolio of hosted and sponsored clinical trials.

This is a key role within the Research & Development (R&D) Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), working in collaboration with associated research networks and Higher Education Institution (HEI) partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust systems are in place for research sponsorship and clinical trial management.

Working closely with the Department’s Director, the post holder will lead on the development and maintenance of effective quality assurance processes and ensure all research governance activities are fully compliant with current regulatory requirements. In partnership with the R&D Operations Director, they will also contribute to the delivery of the department’s strategic objectives and support the development of a strong, sustainable research culture across the Trust.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the department for further information and to arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Key tasks for the post holder will be the establishment and ongoing management of the own account research sponsorship, and clinical trial monitoring teams for UHP, building teams that can deliver outstanding research management tasks in a facilitative environment. The post holder will work closely with the Lead Research Nurse who is responsible for clinical delivery of research. 

This role requires a significant external focus, displaying local research integrity leadership, and thus excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and negotiating skills are required. The post holder will be based at the R&D Office at UHP and will be expected to support research staff across the Trust as required. The role involves some travelling to regional and national meetings.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.