Research Governance Officer - PHDRC

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We are seeking to appoint a Research Governance Officer to support the Plymouth Health Determinants Research Collaboration. Your employment contract will be with the University of Plymouth, but your primary work base will be at Plymouth City Council, where you will hold an honorary contract and have an assigned workspace. Some remote working will be possible. You will also have access to and be supported by colleagues in the Community and Primary Care Research Group. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to establish, develop and deliver on-going assurance of research governance policy and processes, within the new NIHR funded Plymouth Health Determinants Research Collaboration (PHDRC). The aim of the PHDRC is to develop a research culture and skills across Plymouth City Council and its partners to inform policy and decision-making that reduces health inequalities. We are also committed to producing knowledge for use locally and of value nationally, especially for similar coastal communities. This critically important and essential post will ensure that a robust research governance and ethical approval process is in place, without which such research cannot be undertaken. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of ethical research practice and experience with research ethics systems within health, social care, and/or local authority settings. You will have an appreciation of the complexities around research ethics and the need to develop a vigorous, yet proportionate, approach which is adaptive to a range of research methods and practices ranging from RCTs to participatory action research. You will be a highly motivated and reflective individual willing to work collaboratively with others to develop and establish a robust and proportionate research ethics system/service. All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Sheena Asthana: by email at **** Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 14 August 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 30 September 2027 due to funding. Flexible working options will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£37,386 - £43,155 pro rata, per annum - Grade 7
Package:
Part-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
18.5
Basis:
PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>
You will also have access to and be supported by colleagues in the Community and Primary Care Research Group.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to establish, develop and deliver on-going assurance of research governance policy and processes, within the new NIHR funded Plymouth Health Determinants Research Collaboration (PHDRC). The aim of the PHDRC is to develop a research culture and skills across Plymouth City Council and its partners to inform policy and decision-making that reduces health inequalities. We are also committed to producing knowledge for use locally and of value nationally, especially for similar coastal communities. This critically important and essential post will ensure that a robust research governance and ethical approval process is in place, without which such research cannot be undertaken.
You will have a good understanding and knowledge of ethical research practice and experience with research ethics systems within health, social care, and/or local authority settings. You will have an appreciation of the complexities around research ethics and the need to develop a vigorous, yet proportionate, approach which is adaptive to a range of research methods and practices ranging from RCTs to participatory action research. You will be a highly motivated and reflective individual willing to work collaboratively with others to develop and establish a robust and proportionate research ethics system/service.
All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Sheena Asthana: by email at ****
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 14 August 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 30 September 2027 due to funding.
Flexible working options will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
Job Description
A9641
£37,386 - £43,155 pro rata, per annum - Grade 7
37386
37386
43155
Academic/Research
Plymouth
Part-Time, Fixed-Term
18.5
PT Temporary Parttime All Year
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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