Job Description

Job number

PRO01277

Faculties

Provost's Team

Departments

Research Office

Salary or Salary range

45,700 - 55,240 per annum

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

5 Aug 2025

About the role

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Regulatory Facilitator to join Imperial College London's Research Governance and Integrity team (RGIT). You will be based primarily at White City Campus.





You will report directly to the Research Governance and Quality Assurance Manager, and work with them to ensure that all administrative processes relating to the development, initiation and management of clinical research are facilitated by the RGIT for the College/ Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) in line with the UK policy framework for health and social care and all research applicable regulations including the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the New UK Clinical Trial Regulations. This role will form an important part of the RGITs audit team and program

What you would be doing

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To support the Research Governance and Quality Assurance Manager in providing administrative oversight, expert advice and liaison for all College/Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) sponsored healthcare research projects and non-NHS human research projects, in particular the facilitation of: + Project initiation
+ Protocol design and review
+ Ethical review
+ Indemnity and risk assessment
+ Regulatory registration and compliance
+ Project oversight, audit and monitoring
+ Tracking and management of Serious Adverse Events
To provide administrative and operational support, in partnership with the Joint Research Office, to ensure that healthcare research is managed in line with the sponsorship requirements and regulation. Conduct audits of clinical research within the College/ICHT and NHS Trust collaborators to assess regulatory and operational compliance, including review of patient records. To also audit systems, processes and vendors. To write audit reports and follow these up to resolution, including review of corrective actions and preventative actions plans (CAPAs) and to lead on audits with appropriate training Act on own initiative to oversee research applications (including non-NHS based research) and approvals in line with organisational operational procedures To ensure monitoring and reporting arrangements are adhered to. Accurate authorisation and interpretation (where applicable) of contracts, funding proposals and grants and act as a gatekeeper to final approvals prior to commencement of research studies. Ensure funding requirements are met prior to project approval. Provide specialist advice and training support for researchers across the Trust and College requiring clinical trials and research governance support in the College/ICHT.

Please see the job decription for more details.

What we are looking for

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Those wishing to apply will have a degree in the area of health care, biological science or a related discipline and will have experience of clinical trials/research in an NHS Trust and/or Higher Education Institute (HEI) environment, an in-depth understanding of clinical research regulations, quality assurance, research governance and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be highly organised.



The role is in a dedicated team, within a challenging and rewarding environment so candidates must have good time-management skills and demonstrate a strong team-work ethic. Applicants should be committed to continuous professional development in research to ensure that the RGIT are delivering an excellent service to the researchers of the University and NHS Trust.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is an open-ended, full-time post (35 hours per week).



If you require any further details about the role, please contact

Cheuk Fung Wong -

cheuk-fung.wong@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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