Research Governance Coordinator
The closing date is 16 June 2026
Research Governance Coordinator - 22.5 - FTC 12 months
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the coordination, administration and data management functions within the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D) team, ensuring the effective delivery of our Trust's research portfolio. This includes facilitating research feasibility assessments, supporting efficient study set‑up, delivery and closure, and helping to standardise and implement financial and data systems. The role involves close collaboration with clinicians, research nurses, administrative teams, study sponsors, service departments and the North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN) to ensure robust review and confirmation of research projects.
A core part of the role will be contributing to the promotion, delivery and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement programmes, ensuring research activity aligns with Trust objectives, regulatory requirements and best practice standards. You will provide guidance and training to research‑active staff, supporting high‑quality and compliant research across the organisation.
This position will also focus on strengthening engagement with community and commercial partners, helping to widen participation in research and enhance the visibility of our work. Also - the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of our Quality Management System and performance processes, working closely with colleagues at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support research governance across the Trust, ensuring all studies meet regulatory, ethical and quality standards while supporting the full research lifecycle from feasibility and approvals through to audit, reporting and study close‑down. You will play a key part in strengthening our Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement and ensuring our processes remain robust and compliant. A central focus of the role will be expanding community engagement, helping to widen participation in research and ensuring our work reflects the needs of the populations we serve. You will also provide expert guidance to research teams, maintain accurate documentation and performance data, support internal and external audits, and build strong relationships with investigators, sponsors, service departments and community partners to promote a high‑quality, inclusive research environment.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.
Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ + & Disabled people.
Benefits includes; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
knowledge
* comprehensive knowledge of research legislation and frameworks in the NHS
* Knowledge of the NIHR and its supporting structure for research
* Knowledge of research quality systems
Qualifications
* degree or relevant experience
* evidence of continued professional development within a relevant field
* experience of supporting projects focusing on quality and improvement
* clinical research or project management qualification
* GCP training
Experience
* Experience of working in a NHS research and development role
* experience of working in an advisory capacity
* experience of liaising with different professional groups at all levels
* Experience of developing and implementing new processes/ procedures
* Experience of delivering training to a range of audience
Skills and abilities
* Highly effective communication skills
* Ability to communicate sensitive, complex information to healthcare professionals
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Ability to set/ manage priorities and largely work unsupervised and with flexibility
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence/ motivate others
* Analytical and problem solving skills
work related requirments
* Some flexibility in working hours to meet service need
* Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or to attend research related meetings (as required)
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.
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