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Job summary

Main area
Research and Development
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 2 years (secondments considered to internal applicants)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-RQA-308
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/05/2026 23:59

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Research Quality Assurance and Governance Lead

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Research Team and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).

The successful applicant will ensure the efficient running of the quality assurance and service improvement aspects of the Research & Innovation service, including but not limited to audit, monitoring, project development, capacity and capability and regulatory compliance. 

R&I are a dedicated and passionate team who collaborate to improve care and outcomes for patients through Research . As a team we consistently score well above average on staff survey results.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide for the efficient running of the quality assurance and service improvement aspects of the R&I service, including but not limited to audit, monitoring, project development, capacity and capability and regulatory compliance.
  • To ensure that the service is able to provide an excellent and comprehensive supportive service to those undertaking research across the organisation.
  • Supporting the Head of R&I and Director of R&I in the management of the Trusts R&I strategy and implementation of the UK Research Policy for Health and Social care. 

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Project management qualification
  • Training in monitoring, audit within the research environment

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in NHS research office-based setting
  • Substantive experience of project management
  • Experience of setting up, leading and co-ordinating task and finish groups
  • Secretariat experience
  • Experience of implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Indepth working knowledge of the clinical trials approvals processes in the UK and specifically for NHS research

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Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jo Sawyer
Job title
Head of R&I
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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