Research Coordinator

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Childcare support

Travel assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Coordinator (Band 5) for a fixed-term 24-month role in London. The position focuses on providing efficient coordination and data management support to dermatology research projects within a dynamic team.

The post requires an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate with strong organisational skills and experience in a clinical research setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with good IT skills and database upkeep.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of research studies with minimal supervision.
• Good organisation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and high-quality coordination and data management support to clinical and non-clinical research teams.
• Support review and processing of amendments and coordinate research visits.
• Capture complex clinical data from records and enter into electronic systems accurately and timely.
• Maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders and advise on new studies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

IT literacy and databases

Portfolio management

Organisation and negotiation

Working under pressure

Mentoring academics

Education

Degree level or equivalent (medical/biomedical/administration)

Job description

Main area Research and Innovation Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 24 months (End date 30/09/2028) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 271-RI-8226130

Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 pro rata per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Research Coordinator

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Research Coordinator - Fixed Term

Do you want to further your career in clinical research as part of a team at the forefront of discovery of groundbreaking therapies for childhood and rare diseases?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Coordinator to join our dynamic research team supporting the delivery of research within GOSH.

Our diverse Research and Innovation directorate, including the NIHR Great Ormond Street Clinical Research Facility, provides a high quality clinical and academic research environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated candidate, who will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality coordination and data management support to the clinical and non-clinical research teams in the delivery of studies, with a focus on a specific study within the dermatology research portfolio.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills as they will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks requiring the ability to show initiative, be flexible and adopt a proactive approach to managing their workload.

Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work collaboratively with research nurses and consultants, providing crucial administrative support for study activities and preparation of study documentation, ensuring adherence to research legislation.
• Among other tasks, the post holder is required to support the review and process amendments, and coordinate research visits.
• The post holder will support capturing complex clinical data from medical records and research documentation and entering data into electronic systems ensuring that data is recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner. The candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication with research and clinical teams within the Trust and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders advising on new studies within the portfolio and their progress through to active status.
• Provide guidance and support for Principal Investigators, sharing knowledge of best practice and current legislation/guidance.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our values
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (eg, medical, biomedical, administration / management)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university.
• Either practical experience of monitoring clinical trial activity or practical experience of the research process or direct involvement in the management / administration of clinical trials
• Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK/EU legislation for management of clinical research including the Research Governance Framework
• Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the NHS R&D and NIHR structure and functions

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels
• Computer literate with good IT skills including the upkeep of databases
• Ability to manage a portfolio of research studies with minimal supervision
• Good organisation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise workload and plan ahead
• Ability to coach and mentor senior academic staff including consultants

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.