Research Support Team Leader

The Research Support Team Leader supports the RGM to provide a study set up and governance service for all studies undertaken by the Trust. Overseen by the Head of Research Governance & Innovation, the Research Support Team establishes and maintains systems and processes for the research governance and quality management across the Trust, to ensure that research cannot commence without all the relevant regulatory approvals in place., The post holder will act as the first point of contact for staff and researchers to guide them through the research governance requirements including the HRA set-up process, costing and contract co-ordination, processing of amendments and monitoring and auditing data quality. The post holder will line manage the Research Support Team providing a bespoke research administration service and supporting and deputising for the Research Governance Manager in specific projects and areas such as grants processing, Trust sponsorship processes and the development of an innovation pathway. The post holder will also support the Head of Research Governance & Innovation as required.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.