Research Officer

Research Management and Support Research Manager: Alex Clarkson (Email- alex.clarkson1@nhs.net) Research Governance Manager: Rosie Beckitt (Email- Rosie.beckitt@nhs.net) Phone: 01924 543647 About The Role We have an exciting vacancy for a dynamic, proactive Research Officer in our Research Management and Support team. The successful applicant will need to have a customer-focused approach, a high degree of interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. We are looking for a candidate who embodies our Trust's values in all aspects of their work demonstrating Caring, Improving, Respect, and High Standards through their actions and interactions with colleagues and service users. The Trust's research team is going through a period of growth which offers exciting opportunities to get involved in a variety of challenges and new projects. These include the opening of our clinical research building, our successful bid to be a commercial research delivery centre, our expansion into new therapeutic areas and collaborations with other organisations such as Conexus. The purpose of the role is to assist the Research Governance Manager to deliver a safe, efficient and timely research management and support (RM&S) service for researchers, the Trust and our partner organisations, ensuring that we facilitate the conduct of high quality, approved research for the benefit of patients. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Main duties

• To provide a comprehensive assessment for the confirmation of capacity and capability of research projects, ensuring that all applicable legislation and/or framework and/or guidance are followed
• The post holder will be required to advise researchers about the research application and approval process, carry out RM&S activities relating to the confirmation of capacity and capability of new research projects and amendments, and audit compliance with standards of good research practice
• Negotiate contracts and costings for research projects
• To provide guidance and advise researchers in the design, set up and conduct of new research studies for sponsorship by the Trust, signposting to appropriate support
• The post holder will support the Research Governance Manager in building and maintaining communication with all stakeholders in the RM&S processes within the Trust and externally and will deputise at meetings as required
• Key relationships within the Trust consist of staff at all levels and across all staff groups, including directors, senior NHS staff, clinical leaders and researchers of all specialties
• Externally, key relationships are local NHS organisations, academia, Research Delivery Network and other research networks
• To maintain a comprehensive set of documents (policies, standard operating procedures, checklists etc) to govern research
• To oversee research management information to enable timely and accurate reporting of Trust research activity Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Qualifications Essential person specification requirements
• Health or science related degree or extensive related experience in research
• Good Clinical Practice Experience
• Extensive NHS experience required or experience in a relevant research environment
• Extensive experience of NHS R&D facilitation Knowledge And Awareness
• Understanding of basis of ethical research and research governance requirements
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice in Research and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations
• Knowledge of other legislation relevant to healthcare research
• Awareness of own limitations
• Knowledge of IRAS Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application Guidance We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. We encourage applicants to provide specific examples demonstrating their direct contribution to research governance, study set-up, sponsorship, compliance and stakeholder engagement activities. Its important that you personalise your application. Applicants should ensure that their supporting statement provides specific examples demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria. Generic statements regarding skills or experience, without clear evidence of personal contribution and impact, may not be sufficient for shortlisting. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Application Tips If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our . Our Benefits
• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our .