Quality Assurance Officer

Reporting to the JRO Quality Assurance Manager, a talented individual is sought to provide support in further development and delivery of the quality management and assurance system for the UCLH and UCL research portfolio within the JRO (Joint Research Office)., 1. Liaise with investigators, UCLH and UCL research divisions and units to offer support and guidance relating to research incident reporting, process, guidance and SOPs.2. Liaise with external stakeholders to provide quality advice and guidance on incident management, regulatory issues and research management in the implementation of research policy, e.g. implementation of the GCP regulations, HRA, Data Protection Act, UK GDPR, Human Tissue Act, Material Transfer, SOP's and Policies relating to the JRO research portfolio.3. Prepare reports for dissemination at regular Quality and Safety meetings to reflect reported research incidents, outcomes and analysis.4. To report on trends within reported research incidents and provide analysis.5. Ensure appropriate corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA) are recorded within trackers and JRO Quality Management System QMS6. Maintain the online Quality Management System (QMS) of SOPs, associated documents and file notes. Track the compliance to
the QMS of SOPs of the JRO teams using online logs.

A proactive self-starter with excellent organisation and analytical skills with a proven understanding of data systems. You will be responsible for maintaining systems for the tracking and analysis of research incidents reported via Trust or UCL platforms. These systems include but are not limited to recording each incident, tracker maintenance to include analysis of trends and preparation of reports as required. You will provide guidance and advice in respect of reporting research incidents together with specific incident advice. You will be included in our audit program to audit processes, systems and the non-commercially sponsored research studies within the JRO portfolio.

You should demonstrate a pragmatic approach with proven excellent communication skills. You will be expected to communicate effectively with senior clinical researchers, academic researchers, colleagues from within the designated research units across the NHS Trust and UCL.

The post holder will be required to maintain a good working relationship and a high level of customer service with the teams within the JRO, Trust, University as well as external stakeholders.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.