Research Information Coordinator, Band 3
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,760.00 to £27,476.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25760.00 - £27476.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire (Cheltenham and Gloucester), GL1 3NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9318-26-0425 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities - Coordinate the collection and input of clerical and other data necessary for clinical trial purposes, checking data is accurately completed/ recorded and ensure completion by other Trust staff, as required. - Liaise with clinical trials units, ensure data is reported to trials units in a timely manner. Assist Research Nurses/Coordinators to answer data queries and ensure they are reported within set deadlines. - Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/ medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms, trial site files. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated Research Nurse/ Coordinator for setting up and maintaining spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment into clinical studies. Report on data collection/ patient recruitment as required. - Responsible in collaboration with the designated Research Nurse/ Coordinator for organising investigations, assessments and clinic appointments for patients in accordance with trial protocols. - Be part of the staff rota for administering and facilitating research clinics. Be a direct contact for patients during these clinics, act as a receptionist and deal sensitively and confidentially with any patient enquiries. - Maintain clinical studies information on EDGE (Clinical Trials IT system) - Assist with invoicing of patient expenses. - Ensure timely delivery of samples to laboratories within GHNHSFT. These may be collected in specific research clinics or from routine outpatient clinics or surgical theatres. - Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted in accordance to research legislation including Good Clinical Practice. - Understand and follow GHNHSFT Research SOPs. - Report any protocol violations or issues of concern relating to patients and/or staff. - Lead on data collection for an agreed number of specific clinical trials. - Assist with close-out of studies and preparation for archiving of studies - Identify efficient methods for data collection across the sites where patients will receive their care. - Assist in achieving NIHR High Levels Objectives and GHNHSFT KPIs for research delivery. Communications and Working Relationships The post-holder will be expected to communicate with a variety of individuals across the Trust including consultants, supporting departments, and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with patients, commercial and non-commercial Clinical Trials Units and Clinical Study teams. General Working Conditions - Occasional lifting of boxes of A4 paper, A4 files and similar (up to 5kg) and transporting these to other sites - The post involves a combination of sitting (90% of time) and standing plus walking (10% of time) - There is a need to use a computer (80% of the time) - Travel to other sites for meetings, training and assisting with research clinics. - Requirements to concentrate on clinical studies data for long periods of time