Research Governance Manager - Health and Social Care

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Research Governance Manager to join our Research Governance and Compliance Team. In this pivotal position, you will support and guide staff and students engaged in health and social care research at the University of Bath. You will play a key role in overseeing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with the UK Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and providing expert advice in research ethics.

Key responsibilities:

• Processing applications, oversee and maintain records for sponsored studies in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducting monitoring audits for compliance and report findings.
• Publicising research trials and compile annual reports.
• Administering registration of clinical trials on public databases.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• Expert Knowledge: A strong understanding of research ethics governance processes, particularly within a research-intensive environment, and experience with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
• Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to review research ethics applications and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining meticulous records for sponsored studies.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively conveying changes in policies and providing clear guidance to staff and students.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, including providing secretarial support for committees, scheduling meetings, and preparing agendas and reports.
• Training Abilities: Experience in developing and delivering training to diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical research practices.
• Proactive Attitude: A proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions, along with a commitment to staying current with relevant regulations and best practices.

Essential qualifications:

• Strong understanding of research ethics governance in a research-intensive environment.
• Experience with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.

If you are a proactive individual who takes initiative and is comfortable working effectively independently as well as collaboratively as part of a Team, we would like to hear from you! 

Further information

For an informal discussion with a member of the team, please contact:

Dr Filipa Vance, Head of Research Governance and Compliance, fdfldm20@bath.ac.uk or

Professor Julie Barnett at jcb54@bath.ac.uk.

Please ensure your application is submitted via our website.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. 

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