Academic Research Governance Coordinator | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7713052/430-CORP25-254A-A |
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Academic Research Governance Coordinator
Department: Research & Development
Band: 6 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Research & Development department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHSFT are recruiting an Academic Research Governance Coordinator to join the team. The post-holder will support Researchers in the development of Own Accounts research and contribute on the policy, strategy and tactics relating to all aspects of Trust R&D, as directed by the Executive Lead for R&D, to maximise Trust R&D performance.
This post will support the Head and Deputy Head of R&D in the reviewing of MKUH sponsored and co-sponsored studies prior to HRA and regulatory submission, confirming capacity to support the study. Alongside research approvals, the post-holder will need to keep up to date with research regulations, develop SOPs and guidance documents and will on occasion be required to provide research governance training to R&D staff and research staff alike.
Interview date - 03/02/2026
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Development and growth of the Own Account Research team, leading on sponsorship of Research within the Trust.
The post holder will work to agreed objectives with the R&D strategy in terms of developing the Own Account Research offering of the Trust, leading on the co-ordination of the research from an administrative side. The post holder will have the discretion to work to within these objectives to meet the aims of the R&D strategy.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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The post holder will:
• Support Trust Strategy: Providing high quality clinical care, increasing research & development.
• Support the implementation of the R&D strategy to develop an Own Account Research team within MKUH, with the goal of establishing a clinical trials unit/research facility at MKUH.
• Contribute on the policy, strategy and tactics relating to all aspects of Trust R&D, as directed by the Executive Lead for R&D, to maximise Trust R&D performance.
• Proposes changes to policies and procedures within Research to enhance the quality of the trials undertaken by the Trust.
• Management of staff within the own account research team. Carry out appraisals, training, induction and one to ones.
• Support, review and maintain Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) submissions.
• Manage the storage and retrieval of records for those participating in Trust research trials.
• Participate to Academic Health Science Network regular meeting, present and promote
• Contributes to the design, costings, and preparation of new clinical trial research proposals
• Contributes to the writing and editing of the protocol, design of the case report forms, databases and other trial related documentation
• Works with the Chief Investigator to ensure adequate set up prior to site initiation, ensuring that staff participating in any research related activity are able to comply with the protocol and with Good Clinical Practice and that appropriate audit trails are maintained in line with current legislation.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026