Help shape research that improves health and care services across BNSSG
Are you organised, proactive and interested in supporting research that makes a real difference to patient care and population health?
BNSSG Integrated Care Board is looking for a Research Delivery Support to join our supportive and collaborative Research Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with researchers, clinicians, universities and health and care organisations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to support the delivery of high-quality research.
You will play an important role in supporting research governance processes, helping researchers navigate Health Research Authority (HRA) approvals and NHS assurance requirements, and ensuring studies are managed efficiently and safely across our system.
This role would suit someone with strong administrative and communication skills who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.
In this varied role, you will:
Support researchers with research governance and approval processes
Provide advice and guidance on HRA approval and NHS assurance requirements
Maintain research databases and monitoring systems
Organise meetings, events and documentation including agendas and minutes
Work closely with NHS organisations, universities and regional research networks
Contribute to reports, guidance documents and standard operating procedures
Support communication and knowledge sharing across the research community
Assist with training and induction activities within the team
You will work closely with the Research Delivery Officer and wider Research Team to help ensure research is delivered effectively across the BNSSG system.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience of administrative systems and office processes
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to use everyday IT systems, databases and spreadsheets confidently
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Interest in research, healthcare or governance processes
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
You may already have experience in research governance, NHS administration, higher education or project support, or you may have transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
The post holder will be required to advise and support internal and external researchers making applications for research approval across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and other Trusts/Organisations (Primary Care, Public Health, Community Care and Social Care) as needed.
Work collaboratively with members of the team to cover the Research function.
Liaise with the South West Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) to provide a coordinated approach to Research Governance across the South west.
Represent and promote the Research function on Committees in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB as agreed.
Facilitate communication with relevant stakeholders to support implementation of research findings in line with the team’s Knowledge Mobilisation Strategy.
Liaise with relevant departments in the ICB and University departments on research related matters (Research passports and letters of access, financial reporting, Caldicott and Data Protection Act principles etc.)
Attend external meetings, events, and conferences as a representative of the Research team as agreed.
Organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work, ensure delivery of minutes, notes and papers, etc.
Develop and maintain systems to ensure that research governance criteria are fulfilled before the relevant assurance for research is given.
Assist with the production of a range of written material including agendas, minutes, guidelines, pro-formas, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, as appropriate.
Administer, monitor, and evaluate research management and governance processes within the Research team.
Administer and maintain an accurate database of research studies approved by the Research team.
Contribute to reporting to the RRDN as appropriate.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the website for the Research team and other online resources.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in Research Governance in particular, engagement with Health Research Authority (HRA) approval and Research Delivery Network guidance.
Deputise for the Research Governance Officer as appropriate (commensurate with the banding of this post)
Provide training, advice and support on own area of responsibility.
Support training and induction of new and existing staff.
