Job Overview
Band 5 Fixed Term 18 months (subject to funding)
Research & Development
Based at North Bristol NHS Trust, with cross‑site working across the Bristol NHS Hospital Group (including UHBW)
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Joint R&D Commercial Research Function as a Commercial Research Set‑up Coordinator. This role is integral to supporting the rapid and effective set‑up of commercial clinical trials across North Bristol NHS Trust and the Bristol NHS Hospital Group. The role works closely with research nurses, Principal Investigators, sponsors, NIHR RDN teams and internal support services to ensure commercial studies are set up efficiently, compliantly and delivered to time and target.
This is a fixed‑term post linked to specific programme funding. Any extension is subject to funding.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate feasibility assessments, protocol reviews and site set‑up activities
* Facilitate commercial study feasibility and set‑up meetings with internal and external stakeholders
* Support costing and contract processes, including use of the NIHR Interactive Costing Tool (iCT)
* Support pre‑screening activities working with business intelligence
* Liaise with NIHR RDN teams and industry partners to drive timely delivery
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records on EDGE and other research governance systems
* Monitor recruitment performance and support reporting against NIHR performance metrics
* Support compliance with ICH‑GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations and research governance frameworks
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject such as science, social science, research, healthcare, or management.
* Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to research or research management.
* Knowledge of ICH‑GCP principles and their application in clinical research.
Desirable criteria:
* Project management training or qualification.
Work Experience
Essential criteria:
* Experience of working in clinical research or research delivery.
* Experience supporting the set‑up and/or management of research studies within an NHS or healthcare setting.
* Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of administrative or coordination roles requiring accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
Desirable criteria:
* Experience supporting commercial clinical trials.
* Experience of working across multiple organisations or sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria:
* Good understanding of research governance frameworks, ethical principles and relevant legislation including the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations.
* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritise within a busy research environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including investigators, research teams, R&D staff and external partners.
* Strong organisational, time‑management and problem‑solving skills.
* Confident use of IT systems and databases, with proficiency in all MS applications.
* Experience of protocol review and feasibility assessment.
Desirable criteria:
* Understanding of NHS research finance principles and costing models (e.g. NIHR Interactive Costing Tool).
Personal Qualities / Special Circumstances
Essential criteria:
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
* Ability to work independently while recognising when to escalatethe issues.
* Strong commitment to delivering results and meeting targets.
* Professional, reliable, and accountable.
* Willingness and ability to work across sites within the Bristol NHS Hospital Group.
Desirable criteria:
* Proactive approach to identifying and resolving barriers to study delivery.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to being fair and inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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