Research Administrator, 15 hpw - 2 years

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a well organised and enthusiastic individual to join the R&D team located in the Research Management & Support Office. As part of a small team, the postholder will process research applications and assist the Research Support & Governance Manager with monitoring research activity post approval. The work is varied and demanding and requires the postholder to have good attention to detail and a methodical and systematic approach. The postholder will be expected to liaise closely with a range of other disciplines across the Trust and external agencies.
To facilitate and co-ordinate the research notification and approval system of research projects under the supervision of the Research Support & Governance Manager. This will involve the development and upkeep of comprehensive administrative and database systems and spreadsheets as well as liaison with researchers through various communication systems.
R&D Management is an evolving field and therefore this is a challenging and dynamic environment to work in. The post holder should demonstrate that they are willing to embrace change.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Manage a case load of research projects and administer the research project notification and approval system under the supervision of the Research Support & Governance Manager; this will involve evaluating each research application to ensure completeness. This will also involve following the Trust approval system and the national Health Research Authority (HRA) Approval process.
Ensure all authorisations and approvals are obtained and tracked, obtaining final R&D authorisation and issuing of approval letters in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
Ensure all information relating to research projects is accurately input onto the Research Management Database (EDGE) and that the necessary project files are set up; this will involve extensive use of IT systems particularly databases and email systems.
Assist the Research Support & Governance Manager in tracking study progress by means of progress reports and audits.
Provide advice and support to researchers in navigating through the research notification and approval process.
Assist in the collection and collation of research information through the use of paper and computer and IT systems in consultation with research personnel
Assist in the process of issuing Honorary Research contracts etc liaising with the appropriate departments as necessary.
Support and provide cover to other members of the Research Management & Support Office as required; this may include providing secretarial support and reception duties and covering reception in the Clinical Research Facility.
Assist in the development of research information and dissemination as appropriate, e.g. research funding information
With the Research Support & Governance Manager develop systems for effective research monitoring and quality assurance of the research information that the Trust holds and its activity.
Collect and collate statistics and produce reports of the Trust’s research activity and performance.
Comply with all Trust policies and procedures
Any other duties that are required by the Research Support & Governance Manager and Director of Operations (Research) that are commensurate with the grade and duties of the post

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