Academic Research Governance Coordinator
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9430-25-0755 |
Summary
The post holder will provide support and specialist R&D advice to investigators to ensure that studies are successfully set up and opened to recruitment, and will be responsible for the co-ordination, and the resolving of issues relating to research studies. The post holder must be proficient at multi-tasking, with the ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time and the scientific capability to review and assess complex research protocols. 1. To identify new or potentiala) research studies (to include NIHR portfolio, non-portfolio & commercial trials)b) research receptive professionalsc) funding streamsd) clinical specialities, in which to conduct research within the Trust 2. Management of staff within the governance team. Carry out appraisals, training, induction and one to ones maintaining communication with senior management. 3. To assess the feasibility of conducting new and potential clinical trials and research studies, e.g. financial implications, human resources, infrastructure, equipment needs with appropriate staff including Consultants, Departmental Heads (e.g. Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy), Research Nurses, Specialist Nurses and the R&D budget holder.4. Analyse and compare feasible research studies to prioritise and maximise accrual and developmental targets. 5. Act as pivotal point of contact for the research study teams and other related internal departments and external agencies such as East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (EoE RRDN) and the HRA.6. Communicate complex issues with trial personnel in respect of legal trial responsibilities (e.g. Site Agreements). Obtain relevant Trust and clinician authorisation.7. Manage arrangements regarding trial funding income e.g. invoicing arrangements, lead clinician/study team use of funding.8. Take responsibility to ensure the local set up for studies in assessing, arranging and confirming capacity and capability is in place before recruitment of first patient. Working alongside the study team and the head of R&D towards timely confirmation of capacity and capability to ensure all benchmarks are met. Notification to Lead Trial Centre of approvals and receipt of authorisation to commence trial. 9. Initiate and organise trial feasibility meetings for each new trial, ensuring all trial personnel are fully informed pre-trial initiation. 10. Initiate meetings with lead clinician on a regular basis to guide progress, assess accrual to study, and trouble-shoot as required, facilitating adjustments. Please refer to the job description for further details.