Research Governance Facilitator

Research Governance Facilitator

The closing date is 14 January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established and experienced clinical research team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Due to our success in clinical research and excellent reputation, we have recently become a 'spoke site' for the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre in collaboration with Bradford and Mid Yorkshire NHS Trusts, to improve access to commercial research trials and new treatment options for our patients.

The research governance arrangements of the Trust will be a major function of this post and the post-holder will assist in the co‑ordination and monitoring of all aspects of research support. This will include assisting in recording and reporting the Trust's performance in meeting local, regional and national performance targets as well as offering research guidance to new researchers. The post holder must recognise that research and development (R&D) is essential for the advancement of healthcare and understand that the Trust is committed to encouraging staff to pursue high quality, ethical and relevant research and to work within its bounds.

The post holder should be passionate about research and show enthusiasm for its advancement.

• Carry out full and comprehensive Capacity and Capability Assessments for research studies that require it in a timely manner and prepare for local approval. This includes assessing that research staff are appropriately trained/qualified and that facilities are suitable for research.
• Have a full understanding of the requirements for NIHR HRA, MHRA, NRES and research governance review procedures, including knowledge of NHS Support Funding, ICH‑GCP and other related research management functions to support researchers.
• Assess amendments to ongoing studies for any changes to the resources or facilities required and any effect upon compliance with legislation, policy or guidance and provide recommendations regarding continued study participation.
• Provide appropriate RM&G advice and guidance to information requests coming into the research office from external researchers and research organisations.

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Review and assess research study contracts, ensuring the Trust's 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 laymen'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,…