Research & Innovation Governance Facilitator
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic individual who is looking for a new challenge in Clinical Research? Do you want to make cutting edge clinical research available to a wider range of people? Do you have an inquisitive mind? If so, we would like to hear from you!
We are recruiting someone either new to, or with experience in, research governance and/or delivery, and who would initially like to join our team for 12 months . A secondment is possible, if approved by your current manager.
BCHFT is a Mental Health Trust, and our Clinical Research portfolio of studies covers all services, including Eating Disorders, LearningDisability, Memory Assessment, IAPT, Early Intervention, Autism and many more.
Main duties of the job
The role of R&I Governance Facilitator is varied, interesting and challenging and requires a proactive and 'can do' approach. No two days are ever the same!
The Governance Facilitator works as part of a team to manage the setup of research projects, clinical trials, service evaluations and surveys. They work with services and teams across the Trust, liaising with colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups to facilitate a varied range of research activities.
After a period of training, the Governance Facilitator will provide research governance advice, independently troubleshoot as necessary, and make a real difference to those affected by a variety of Mental Health, Learning Disability and Dementia conditions.
About us
The Research & Innovation team continues to grow, continually expanding the availability of clinical research studies, providing a varied and interesting working environment, where learning and developing personally and as a team are paramount.
The team is friendly and supportive. Full training and induction will be provided. There will be ample opportunities for personal and professionalimprovement, including the development of leadership skills. The team uses a hybrid working model, enabling working at all BCHFT sites and at home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached Job Description.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role in more detail, then please contact Esther Hutchinson on bchft.researchgovernance@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
- A healthcare-related undergraduate degree, or equivalent level of education/experience of working in Clinical Research Governance
Experience
- Able to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping
- Professional familiarity with mental health and/or social care practice and terminology
- Experience of working in an NHS R&I environment
- Experience of developing good networks and collaborating with people at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
Knowledge
- Knowledge of clinical research governance and the feasibility and setup processes for new research studies, including confirmation of capacity and capability, or a willingness to learn
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Awareness of clinical research governance issues, including risk management, and ability to resolve queries
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge
Skills/Personal qualities
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate information concisely, accurately and accessibly
- Ability to develop interpersonal relationships and work with a range of individuals
- Good ICT skills, including MS Office suite
- Team player, good time management skills, organised and resourceful
- Share information and good practice appropriately
- Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development that is appropriate to the job role
- Ability to work proactively without close supervision
- Willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner to changing priorities
- Willingness and ability for hybrid working, to include working from home and travelling to BCHFT sites across the Black Country region
- Good EDGE project management skills
Trust Behaviours
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/
- Company
- Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Wolverhampton, United Kingdom WV4 5HN
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Wolverhampton, United Kingdom WV4 5HN
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year
- Posted