Research Governance Manager

NHS Blood and Transplant has a world-renowned Research and Development Programme. Our national NHSBT research programme funds, hosts and sponsors a range of research activity, in collaboration with academic partners. Research topics are extensive, outputs are high impact and all activity is linked to NHSBT operational goals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Research Governance Manager to join our Research Governance Office to support the delivery of our research strategy, and beyond. This post sits within a team that supports NHSBT scientists both pre- and post-award.

The Research Governance Manager will have responsibility for advising and supporting researchers on all aspects of research governance; managing processes associated with research study development, project delivery and research study approvals. Reporting to the Senior Research Governance Manager, the post holder will support practices to ensure that research activities undertaken by NHSBT are conducted according to GCP, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other relevant policy, regulations and guidelines.

The Research Governance Office is fast paced and workload is varied, therefore you will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational and communications skills. This position requires a demonstrable grasp of the regulatory research environment, alongside a flexible, professional approach.

• To act as key point of contact for research staff and provide expert guidance and information about clinical research governance issues including Sponsorship, agreements, insurance and indemnity, financial arrangements, data protection, research passport scheme and research ethics.
• Develop and manage processes related to research study development, demonstrating key knowledge and experience when carrying out activities relating to research delivery and approvals.
• Support practices in line with criteria as set out in the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Clinical Trials regulatory environment.
• To analyse complex research project protocols for application for Sponsorship on a regular basis, assessing institutional risk, establishing research study type and making recommendations for sponsorship decisions.
• To play a key role within the Research Governance Office and carry out other tasks and project work associated with driving forward operational improvements, such as supporting with annual reporting of awards.

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at:
• Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive…