Research Governance Coordinator

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Research Governance Coordinator to provide administrative and governance support for research projects. The role requires strong coordination skills and compliance with research regulations to ensure effective study management. Candidates should possess experience in research administration and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. This role offers benefits like NHS pension membership and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration and governance.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to provide training and best practice advice.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and administration for research projects.
• Ensure compliance with research standards and legislation.
• Deliver quality assurance and improvement programmes.

Skills

Administrative support

Research coordination

Data collection

Quality assurance

Job description

Overview

The post holder will support the co-ordination, administration and data collection functions within the Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) team for effective management of our Trust’s research portfolio. This will involve facilitation of research feasibility assessments, ensuring efficient initiation, continued delivery and closure of research studies, standardisation and implementation of financial and data systems and support with research activity and performance monitoring/reporting. There will be close liaison with clinicians, clinical research nurses, trials administration staff, study sponsors, service departments and the North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN) to ensure the appropriate review and confirmation of research projects.

The post holder will support the promotion, delivery and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement programmes within research in accordance with Trust and departmental objectives, relevant legislation and standards, good governance and best practice. They will also provide training and advice in best practice to all of our Trust’s research active staff.

Role and Governance

The Research Governance Coordinator will be responsible for providing high-quality governance and administrative support across the Trust’s research portfolio. This role is essential in maintaining robust systems of accountability, ensuring that research is conducted safely, ethically, and in compliance with national and international standards. The post holder will act as a central point of coordination for research governance processes, working closely with the Research & Innovation (R&I) Manager, clinical colleagues, trial staff, sponsors, and external partners.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Equality, Diversity and Recruitment

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Wiesia Woodyatt Job title: Research and Innovation Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 419 5893