Research Governance Administrator

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Research Governance Administrator to manage research governance and provide support for clinical studies. The successful candidate will lead on trial setup and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols. Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent experience and have relevant research governance experience. This role is based in Stafford and offers great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Great career development

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Direct experience of working in a research governance or clinical study management environment.
• Knowledge of National Clinical Good Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support for all studies undertaken by the Trust.
• Lead commercial trial set up and advise researchers on governance.
• Ensure proper contract and costings are in place.

Skills

Direct experience in research governance

Knowledge of research or clinical study management

Experience with the EDGE system

Ability to coordinate complex information

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Research Governance Administrator

The closing date is 14 December 2025

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

This will be the case for 7 calendar days from 25/11/2025 to 01/12/2025. Following this the vacancy will be open externally.

The main purpose of the role is to provide study set up and governance support for all studies undertaken by the Trust, working with the Study Support Team Leader to establish and implement systems and processes for research governance across MPFT, to ensure that research cannot commence without all the relevant regulatory approvals. The post holder will support the Team Leader to guide staff and researchers through the research governance requirements, including the HRA set-up process and costing and contract co-ordination, providing a hub and spoke service for R&I governance; and liaise with commercial research sponsors in the set-up of CTIMPs, ensuring the proper contract and costings are in place under the direction of the Study Support Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role is to be a key member of the Study Support Team, leading in the provision of appropriate advice and support to researchers and research staff on all aspects of research governance and study set-up including the application processes, ethics application process, contracts and NHS indemnity.

Leading commercial trial set up, liaising with external research partners to obtain all the necessary information and paperwork required for study set up; to support the Team Leader to ensure study contracts are completed and signed in an effective way; to be an expert EDGE user, ensuring data is complete and compliant. To work with the local research team and operational managers to collect local information, identify issues that need resolving and ensure continuous process, adhering to national targets and requirements. To work with the national and local research teams to track and plan study opening dates with the delivery team.

To keep abreast of changes to research governance legislation and organisation and support the Study Support Team Leader in integrating these changes into the systems. Collect and collate all performance data, ensuring correct figures are returned for reports and meetings as required. To assist with preparation and presentation for reviews and inspections.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Please see attached job description and role outline for main responsibilities and essential criteria

Person Specification

Experience

• Direct experience of working in a research governance or delivery, service evaluation or audit environment (NHS, university or industry)
• Direct knowledge and experience of research or clinical study management.
• Knowledge and experience of the EDGE system
• Experience of working to co-ordinate complex information across a large group of colleagues both internal and external

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or portfolio of evidence of equivalent experience
• Knowledge of or up to date National Clinical Good Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust