Research Governance Facilitator
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9372-26-0005 |
Summary
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 laymans 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 Trusts 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. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION IN FULL.