Research Governance Assistant

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Manage the review process of research passport applications, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with researchers any changes or further information that is required Be proactive in identifying when a letter of access/honorary research contract is required for research and liaise with the researcher on the research passport application process and with CPFT HR and respective University HR colleagues as appropriate in order to put these processes in place Provide training to researchers, if required on a one-to-one basis, on the research passport process, explaining the requirements in line with national guidance Contribute to maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures for own work area and communicating any changes to those affected by them, which will include external research To provide regular reports and updates on CPFT R&D study activity and issues that arise for reporting to CPFT strategy groups, NIHR and the Department of Health To lead on the delivery of secretarial and administrative duties as required. This requires regular engagement with the relevant stakeholders. The post holder will be required to keep abreast with new legislation and government requirements relating to research passport process and Trust Research activity reporting to carry out their role. Support other areas of research administration as required. Actively participate in relevant R&D meetings and committees.