Job overview

The role of the Research Governance Coordinator provides a key interface between researchers and the Research and Innovation Department (R&I) at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will support the set-up of commercial and non-commercial research and co-ordinate the approval process for study amendments, contract reviews and Trust sponsored studies, whilst adhering to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.

The above duties will be achieved alongside the R&I Governance Team to ensure an efficient and streamlined process for study set-up and ongoing research delivery at the Trust.

Management of these projects requires accurate documentation review and tracking until the project files are complete and the projects are approved for opening. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the Trust has completed thorough feasibility, is compliant with relevant legislation, research governance requirements and can meet its contractual commitments. This requires close liaison with investigators, research nurses, trial coordinators, service departments and clinicians to ensure the appropriate review and confirmation of research projects.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for registration and review of projects so that approval can be given once the regulatory and governance requirements are met. Research projects must be reviewed in accordance with the Health Research Authority (HRA) protocol review and approval process and all relevant Trust procedures.

Coordinate research projects from initial registration to final local approval

Ensure projects have been appropriately reviewed by relevant teams and support services and coordinate responses to demonstrate that the project is deemed to be feasible

Work with teams to identify solutions to issues highlighted during review of feasibility

Maintain close communication with researchers so that they are aware of the status of their project

Responsible for the collation of project information so that projects can be registered on the appropriate R&I Office systems.

Ensure that research staff have the appropriate training and employment contracts to deliver the research. Providing advice and guidance to research teams should additional training of access be required

Responsible for setting up R&I committee meeting and taking minutes

Supporting R&I Governance Lead with research dropping sessions

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.