Overview
The post is a one year fixed term 0.5 WTE secondment position for a Research Associate working predominantly in delivery of research within the Limb Reconstruction Orthopaedics department at Barts Health NHS Trust.
The proposed role will be mainly based on collation of Stryker HLRF circular frame data from the Limb Reconstruction team at the Royal London Hospital. A report will be provided to the Principal investigator, Mr K Patel, Orthopaedic Limb Reconstruction Consultant at the Royal London Hospital. Once agreed, this data will then be published and disseminated through orthopaedic networks and conferences.
Responsibilities
* Ensure systems are in place for accurate and timely research project notification and approval and that all projects meet the necessary research governance and regulatory requirements required for the Trust.
* Collaborate with key personnel to conduct in-house audits, public and patient inclusion and engagement activities, and research protocol development.
* Work with and provide guidance to colleagues working in a similar capacity.
* Aim to develop relationships with academic institutions, industry and other specialties to develop research protocols and assist in delivery at a Trust level.
* Deliver research team training and support relevant clinical trials.
* Coordinate and conduct in-house clinical trials and audits; evaluate findings; write reports; liaise and hold meetings with external stakeholders; publish findings.
* Be accountable for the documentation of audit/trial data according to ICH/GCP and EU directive guidelines.
* Operate within a collaborative MDT to provide expertise in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
* Develop, establish and implement Research department policies related to R&D information management systems (administrative and IT).
* Develop Research Office SOPs appropriate to the role.
* Liaise with external groups to identify studies and opportunities to develop research protocols for delivery at the three sites.
* Disseminate protocol information and research results to health care professionals via one-to-one teaching, written information and/or in-service education.
* Support the orthopaedic research team with recruitment to clinical trials where appropriate to the role.
* Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to collaborate within the Orthopaedic team to meet patient needs during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
About the employer
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Additional information
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026.
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