Research Management and Governance Lead
The closing date is 22 April 2026
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and considered a world leader in musculoskeletal discipline. One of the core aims of the RNOH's Foundation status is clinical research & academic development, which are essential in maintaining the status of specialist centre and world leader in its field.
The post-holder will support continuous development of research management structures required for delivery of good quality research from the development of first ideas to studies publication. The post-holder will lead a team of facilitators and liaise with Research Delivery lead on delivery of projects. The post holder will liaise with both internal and external parties as and when required in relation to the conduct of the role.
Main duties of the job
* Work closely with the local investigators, academic collaborators, and clinical staff to ensure effective and safe delivery of research taking place within the Trust.
* Oversee a small team of research facilitators
* Be familiar with the regulatory and ethics requirements for the conduct of clinical research, especially the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice, and related guidance, in order to ensure delivery of authoritative advice to investigators and continued compliance with regulations and governance.
* Help and support the development of musculoskeletal research within the Trust as well as externally.
* Assist in the development, implementation and administration of research and clinical monitoring activities at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
* Establish and maintain effective systems of recording, storing and linking research monitoring at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
* Plan, design and conduct audits of clinical research activity at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, including informed consent and adherence to research protocols in conjunction with research coordinators and clinical research teams.
* Interpret research management and governance policy requirements and write workable operational processes and work with research coordinators, senior researchers and clinicians to ensure that new procedures are implemented widely.
About us
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro‑musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore – which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state‑of‑the‑art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further detail on the main responsibilities of the role, and ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet these in your application.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Knowledge of research governance, including legal requirements relating to research
* Knowledge of NHS as well as HEI research systems
* Knowledge of financial aspects of research management
Experience
* Significant administrative experience preferably in a healthcare / academic environment
* Research administration
* Data analytical skills
* Audit and monitoring experience
* Experience of interpreting national guidance and policies and their implementation at local level
Skills and Abilities
* Numeracy and problem solving skills
* Experience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
* Experience of using databases
* Project management
* Data analytical skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
* Ability to manage and motivate others
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 submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
£63,665 to £70,887 a year inclusive of outer HCAS
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