Data and AI Research Governance Coordinator
Job summary
The Trust's R&D Department is responsible for the governance of all research studies taking place at Cambridge University Hospitals.
The Data and AI Research Governance Coordinator is responsible for providing expert advice for a portfolio of research involving NHS clinical informatics and AI across a wide range of specialties, throughout the life course of the research project. The post holder will assist with the development of relevant governance processes and ensure that the Trust is fully compliant with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act and any other applicable legislation, framework or national and international guidance.
In addition the post holder will need to be organised, proactive, methodical, able to work autonomously and with a high level of initiative.
We are an inclusive department and offer flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
This post does not involve directly working with clinical data. The role holder will provide advice and support to researchers in all aspects of data and AI research governance, including submitting applications to the Health Research Authority and NHS ethics. Clearly communicate requirements to researchers and ensure researchers correctly complete and submit documentation to the department.
Coordinate the clinical data access committee and adjunct patient panel, providing specialist advice to researchers and colleagues in relation to the review of data and AI projects.
Monitor studies taking place at the Trust, ensuring that researchers are fully compliant with legislation, policies and guidance.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 1st July 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 15th July 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Experience
- Experience of working in a clinical research governance environment (NHS, University or industry))
- Experience of working with data driven and/or AI research
- Experience of working with information governance
- Experience of taking responsibility for negotiating budgets and costings for commercially funded research relating to clinical informatics
Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance and the processes involved in approving projects.
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework for research including the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Understanding of indemnity and insurance issues in research
- Understanding of the ethical issues in AI and data driven research
- Knowledge of relevant law and legislation including UK GDPR, the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, Medical Devices Regulations
- An understanding of issues relating to intellectual property and ensuring Fair Value for the NHS related to data driven research
- Basic understanding of IT security standards in the NHS
- Knowledge of commercial organisations and external agencies within research
- Knowledge and understanding of research funding streams and award bodies
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Post graduate research qualification
- GCP Trained
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build working relationships with department colleagues, Trust staff at all levels and external organisations such as the Ethics Committees, Universities, funding bodies, and other NHS Trusts
- Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
- Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results
- Ability to make well-reasoned decisions using sound judgement in a complex setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk
- Company
- Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom CB2 0QQ
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom CB2 0QQ
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted