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Job summary

Main area
Research, Quality Assurance
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months (with the possibility of extension or being made permanent)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
272-7245568
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Research Quality Assurance Facilitator

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dedicated individual with a strong focus on Research and Quality Assurance to join our Research and Innovation team as a Research Quality Assurance Facilitator.

The Research and Innovation team forms part of the Education and Research Directorate at DBTH.

The post holder will have a key role in the development of the quality assurance systems to ensure the delivery of quality and compliant clinical research at DBTH. 

Main duties of the job

The Research Quality Assurance  Facilitator will be responsible for supporting the quality assurance (QA) schedule for DBTH

This will include the development and implementation, oversight and maintenance of a robust quality assurance agenda in R&I to ensure compliance with all systems and standards pertaining to clinical research regulations.

The post holder will work with Research Grant and Quality Lead to develop policies relating to research & innovation (R&I) activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with roles and responsibilities of the R&I Department and the Trust as sponsor. 

The post holder will work with the R&I team, support departments, research delivery staff and researchers to ensure that all systems and standards pertaining to the QA audit schedule and clinical research are compliant with the regulations.

Working for our organisation

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.   

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help you DevelopBelong and ThriveHere.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of managing incidents and clinical audits.
  • Experience of analysing problems and identifying solutions.
  • Experience in developing and/or maintaining Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, or a graduate with high level of experience in clinical trials.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
  • Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve. Capable of taking own decisions to organise the work of a professional team under management guidance.
  • Working knowledge of the HRA, set-up and approval processes within the UK and devolved nations.
  • Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other relevant legislation.
  • Proven knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework which governs trial administration.
  • Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Adams
Job title
Research and Innovation
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 642257
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