Research Co-ordinator | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	13 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 April 2026
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7872190/430-CORP26-376A

Summary

Research Governance Coordinator

Department Research and Development

Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

This is a mostly non-patient facing position, requiring a candidate with clinical trials and/or project management experience. The successful candidate will promote and facilitate the adoption of NIHR portfolio studies within the Trust, with particular attention to lesser research active areas and within the current framework of local and national guidelines and protocols and NIHR requirements.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to support clinicians in initiating commercial and other trials and will provide detailed advice on research policy and procedure. The post holder will work on their own initiative to achieve the objectives within the R&D Business Plan, actively pursuing opportunities to maximise funding and increase accrual into research studies.

The post holder will be expected to work across a wide range of disciplines, collaborate with a large variety of staff and with external agencies, including funders. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships will require the post holder to be able to work autonomously and to have effective communication and negotiating skills. The ability to enthuse, motivate and involve clinicians and Support Departments is essential.



Interview Date: 13 April 2026









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This is a mostly non-patient facing position, requiring a candidate with clinical trials and/or project management experience. The successful candidate will promote and facilitate the adoption of NIHR portfolio studies within the Trust, with particular attention to lesser research active areas and within the current framework of local and national guidelines and protocols and NIHR requirements.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to support clinicians in initiating commercial and other trials and will provide detailed advice on research policy and procedure. The post holder will work on their own initiative to achieve the objectives within the R&D Business Plan, actively pursuing opportunities to maximise funding and increase accrual into research studies.

The post holder will be expected to work across a wide range of disciplines, collaborate with a large variety of staff and with external agencies, including funders. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships will require the post holder to be able to work autonomously and to have effective communication and negotiating skills. The ability to enthuse, motivate and involve clinicians and Support Departments is essential.



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 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 potential
a) research studies (to include NIHR portfolio, non-portfolio & commercial trials)
b) research receptive professionals
c) funding streams
d) 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.

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This advert closes on Friday 27 Mar 2026