ARDT Research Officer | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Nottingham is seeking a Research Delivery Coordinator for a 24-month role. You will support research studies and interact with stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in data management and stakeholder engagement, with a commitment to high-quality care for participants. The role requires flexibility and occasional travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and engagement.
• Strong understanding of data protection and research governance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Support study set-up and ensure compliance with NIHR requirements.
• Analyse complex information to aid research delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Compliance understanding

Communication

Operational support

Service improvement

Job description

The NIHR Research Delivery Network East Midlands (RDN:EM), hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, supports high‑quality research in the NHS and social care across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.

We provide the infrastructure that enables research to benefit patients, carers and the public through improved care and treatments.

About the role

The position is a 24‑month fixed‑term post based in the Nottingham/Nottinghamshire locality. The successful candidate will join the Agile Research Delivery Team, reporting to the Research Facilitator, and will support the set‑up and delivery of NIHR Portfolio studies across wider care settings, including GP and dental practices.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders (sponsors, funders, investigators, care organisations) to ensure clear communication, alignment of objectives and customer‑focused service delivery.
• Manage and safeguard data: ensure integrity, quality and compliance with governance standards; provide accurate portfolio reporting (cost attribution, study tracking, recruitment data).
• Support the use of digital tools such as dashboards and recruitment platforms to aid study planning, decision‑making and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards and NIHR requirements, helping stakeholders understand and meet their roles and responsibilities.
• Provide operational and administrative support.
• Facilitate study set‑up, feasibility/capability assessments, monitoring progress and support sponsors with recruitment and data submission.
• Contribute to service improvement and training; identify opportunities to optimise processes and share best practices across the network.
• Collaborate internally and externally to address challenges, align initiatives and ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery that supports national research goals.

Strategic & governance duties

• Act as liaison for effective communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Work in accordance with governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and professional standards (e.g. Good Clinical Practice, Data Protection).

Information management & administration

• Analyse and interpret complex information to support research delivery decisions.
• Ensure data quality and integrity within RDN portfolio systems, addressing issues proactively.
• Support implementation of Information Governance best practice.

Operational management

• Support efficient study set‑up; act as main NIHR Network contact where required.
• Monitor study progress and help stakeholders resolve issues and meet agreed targets.
• Facilitate feasibility and capacity assessments to ensure timely study delivery.

Service improvement & development

• Identify and contribute to service improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement projects to optimise processes and stakeholder experience.
• Help organise communities of practice and knowledge‑sharing events.

Stakeholder engagement & communication

• Build strong relationships with sponsors, funders, investigators and research sites.
• Support engagement with research‑naïve sites to widen access to research opportunities.
• Ensure inclusive communication with participants, carers and the public, respecting diverse needs.
• Promote patient, carer and public involvement in research design, delivery and dissemination.

Financial & performance management

• Support cost attribution and allocation processes for studies.
• Contribute to performance monitoring, reporting and delivery against KPIs.
• Collaborate to align with the national RDN Performance and Operating Framework.

Life sciences & industry engagement

• Support business development activity with life sciences partners, signposting expertise and knowledge to enable high‑quality research delivery.

Other requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly and occasionally travel across the RDN region, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of care to research participants.

Our strategy and values

Our strategy (2023‑2030) focuses on four primary goals: high‑quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact and research and education excellence. We envision embedding health equality and living our values of compassion, pride, inclusivity and teamwork.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHLE)

Advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.