Research Governance Coordinator
Position: Research Governance Coordinator – a two‑year fixed‑term role (three full days per week) with a secondment opportunity for internal staff.
About the Trust
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of everything we do, working as a community to deliver outstanding care. We are committed to protecting the health of our staff, patients and wider community through a smoke‑free environment, safeguarding and inclusion practices.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your achievements and strengths and how they align with the role’s requirements. We discourage AI‑generated content as it often lacks the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate suitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and coordinate day‑to‑day work in collaboration with the Senior Clinical Research Facilitator.
* Be responsible for robust and accurate data systems of research studies.
* Input to governance strategies and support the development of action plans.
* Provide data and analysis to aid efficient governance management of studies.
* Advise and train clinical and non‑clinical staff on governance protocols, follow‑up requirements and data quality.
* Liaise with research teams to support Local Information Packs.
* Participate, liaise and arrange multidisciplinary meetings across the Trust.
* Contribute to the research & innovation strategy and growth of the research portfolio.
* Enter data into departmental or research management databases.
* Delegate and refer tasks when risks or needs exceed your competence.
* Ensure effective communication between trial centres, sponsors and sites nationally and internationally.
* Perform validation checks; raise, track and resolve data queries.
* Support updates to the R&I intranet sites.
* Handle all data in line with the Data Protection Act / GDPR, ensuring confidentiality and anonymisation where necessary.
* Reflect on practice and engage in continuous learning to maintain competence.
* Provide accurate, timely information, education and support to research staff.
* Maintain accurate documentation on governance activities.
* Understand and communicate adverse event reporting processes to teams.
* Act consistently with the Trust’s CARE values.
* Refer to specialists when required for optimal governance reviews.
* Liaise with clinicians to ensure timely completion of progress and end‑of‑study reports.
* Undertake study procedures in line with the Research Governance Framework.
* Keep up-to-date with Good Clinical Practice principles and demonstrate governance throughout practice.
* Manage a caseload of research governance projects.
* Work in accordance with RBFT and departmental policies.
* Promote research across the department/Trust in relation to clinical trials.
* Assist in the education and support of all service users.
* Continue personal and professional development, staying updated with current practice.
* Contribute to performance development review processes.
* Seek opportunities for personal development and progression.
* Work with all research team members to confirm capacity and capability for studies, reviewing documentation.
* Enter data into the appropriate databases for governance studies.
* Work according to Good Clinical Practice and governance standards.
* Coordinate commercial studies under senior supervision.
* Adhere to governance protocols and report deviations.
* Be aware of legislation and the Mental Capacity Act.
* Register studies onto Siteline.
* Assist in identifying eligible clinical studies for the Trust.
* Ensure accurate completion of reports in both paper and electronic format.
* Communicate effectively with study teams and stakeholders.
* Stay current with departmental, Trust, NHS and other developments relevant to clinical research management.
* Provide support for colleagues in their absence.
Staff Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
* Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of NHS service (pro rata for part‑time staff).
* NHS pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Money Advice Service.
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
* On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
* Full educational library services.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and lockable storage for cycles.
* Bus‑to‑work scheme.
* Excellent rail and bus links.
* Extensive discount scheme across health service brands, holidays and retail.
Application Process
Apply via NHS Jobs. Your application will be transferred to our preferred recruitment system (TRAC). Please note that tracking and communication will be handled exclusively through TRAC, and the NHS Jobs website will not receive any applicant messages.
Appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks and a six‑month probationary period for all but executive positions. The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy early based on the volume of responses.
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