Job vacancy: Research Governance Facilitator, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Halifax

Job summary

Main area

Research

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract

Fixed term: 12 months (with a view to extending the contract upon continued funding.)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

372-CORP2006-A

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: CRH
Town: Halifax
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/01/2026 23:59
Interview date: 21/01/2026

Research Governance Facilitator

NHS AfC: Band 5

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Review and assess research study contracts, ensuring the Trusts legal position is not compromised.
• Liaise with research study sponsor or sponsor representatives regarding study costing using appropriate guidance eg AcoRD. Complete industry costing templates and ensure appropriate set up of financial arrangements between funder and Trust finance dept.
• Take responsibility for own judgements when reviewing research studies.
• Provide support to research committees and groups as required by the Research Manager.

• Be able to interpret complex research protocols and its impact on service. Having the ability to explain these in layman’s terms.
• Post holder will be required to maintain a good working knowledge of legislation as it relates to research, keeping abreast of any new governmental requirements.
• Pro-actively assist in facilitating potential opportunities for industry sponsored research.
• Attend conferences and workshops related to the post as requested.

Maintain the EDGE database and the Trust’s own research projects database and ensure that the project records are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain comprehensive electronic and paper files as appropriate for individual research projects, ensuring that contractual, legal and policy requirements are complied with.
• Support the Research Manager in performing data integrity reviews and the provision of statistics and performance metrics on all aspects of research activity in the Trust.
• Assist in building databases for use within the department as required.
• Interrogate and produce performance reports using EDGE, local databases and national information systems e.g ODP and CPMS as requested.
• Ensure that Information held and produced for any party is in line with current legislation governing the use of information. (e.g. Freedom of Information Act, GDPR etc)
• Regular audit and correction of inaccurate information in accordance with Trust procedures.

• Contribute to maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures relating to the research department and the review of these when required by the Research Manager.
• Contribute to and update the R&D intranet and website pages as required.
• To assist with any tasks related to funding or grant applications when requested.

• Assist in monitoring and audit of research studies and research office processes to ensure that research complies with regulatory standards, including ethically approved consent processes, and Clinical Trials Regulations where applicable. Assist in communicating effectively to ensure that all involved parties understand what is required.
• Assist in activity required to ensure Department is GCP compliant.

• Maintain an efficient filing system of research, document repository and other electronic and paper files.
• Ensure local and national standards for the speedy processing of research applications are met, reporting potential exceptions to the Research Manager in a timely manner to ensure delays or problems can be overcome.
• Job is office based and will require post holder to sit at a desk and use a VDU for the majority of their day.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Health or science related degree or equivalent relevant experience
Competent with IT packages, particularly MS Office applications and Web applications.
Experience of data manipulation, data analysis and the presentation of results to researchers.

Desirable criteria

Database manipulation
Ability to analyse and interpret research management information.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University or Industry)
Project management experience
Recent significant experience of working in a governance role in a complex or regulated organisation.
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality and ability to assess complex sets of documents against research governance requirements, with attention to cross referencing of details
Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads and working to deadlines.
Excellent organisational and planning skills and able to produce data charts and performance reports
Confidence in presenting to multi-disciplinary audiences, be proactive and work methodically with attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of EDGE and knowledge of NHS R&D Approval processes, experience of undertaking research monitoring and experience of leading projects
Knowledge of indemnity issues in research. Knowledge of commercial organisations impacting on NHS research Knowledge of research costings and contracts Knowledge of legal, regulatory processes & frameworks for NHS research
An understanding of the monitoring process for research in the NHS. An understanding of performance management GCP qualification

Communication

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills including the ability to build working relationships with department colleagues.
Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain confidentiality
Ability to negotiate in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results.
Excellent teamwork and ability to support colleagues Enthusiastic, professional manner and respectful of others Flexible approach to work
Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.