Jointly responsible (with the relevant services and Heads of Department) for clinical research delivery. Provide professional leadership to the HHFT clinical research staff and work closely with other groups within HHFT. Responsible for ensuring participants receive treatment in accordance with peer reviewed, ethically approved complex clinical research protocols. Support clinical researchers in the implementation of their studies. Assist with research management and governance processes across HHFT as required and during sickness or annual leave, Authorised signatory for overtime claims and expenses of staff for whom the post holder is responsible. Liaise with Chief Investigators (CIs) and Principal Investigators (PIs), negotiating options for satisfying gaps in resource requirements particularly with respect to research nurse/ practitioner provision for studies where resources have not been adequately resourced. Ensure that sound arrangements are in place to ensure compliance with Clinical Governance and Research Governance. Ensure that Adverse Events/ Serious Adverse Events (AE/SAE) are reported according to Trust and Research Protocols. Provide information to researchers and support the nursing staff and Research Support Team in providing advice and guidance to researchers on mandatory and statutory guidelines e.g. International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care research, and UK Clinical Trials Regulations. Collaborate with clinical researchers in increasing portfolio activity in HHFT. If appropriate manage own research portfolio. Lead the development and implementation of education and nursing strategies to ensure that nurses, midwives and AHPs, involved in research have access to clinical supervision and are able to fulfil the NMC PREP or similar requirements. Identify and collaborate with appropriate senior specialist nursing staff to ensure research nurses/ practitioners remain up to date in fields of expertise.