• Job Description

  Req#: C9196-25-0646?language=en&page=593&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced senior research coordinator to join our team on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover basis.

  The post holder will be responsible for leading the provision of a full administrative and coordination research service across the Gastrointestinal Medicine & Surgery directorate. They will have a pivotal role in the set up and feasibility of a portfolio of in-house, national and international clinical studies. They will oversee invoicing and research finance for non-commercial research studies. They will coordinate studies in setup and work with the delivery team and R&D to manage protocol amendments.

  Responsibilities will include managing research budgets and staff, undertaking study feasibility assessment and leading on public engagement. Further to this the post holder will monitor recruitment processes, implement change where necessary and maintain high standards at all times. The post holder will ensure confidential and sensitive information is kept secure, and that all work will be carried out in accordance with both the Trust's policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations. The post holder will work closely to the GMS Research Matron and R&D Lead, GMS research team and the GSTT R&D teams.

  Main duties of the job

  Invoicing and financial oversight management

  Research governance

  Coordinating and managing a large portfolio of studies in setup

  Managing amendments

  Feasibility assessment and support local C&C assessment

  Overseeing study close down and managing archiving

  Supporting the research delivery team

  Leading and overseeing procurement

  About us

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

  Date posted

  10 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £44,806 to £53,134 a year pro rata inc HCA

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  196-RD276

  Job locations

  Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

  London

  SE1 9RT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Are you adynamic and motivated clinical trial coordinator?

  Are you keen to coordinate clinical research thats embedded in a busy NHS setting?

  Are you organised and a great team player?

  This role will offer the post holder an opportunity to work closely with experienced clinical and research colleagues from across the trust, supporting a varied portfolio of non-commercial research studies. Successful candidates will be brilliant at communication with a range of teams and professionals, able to manage their time well and confident in research governance. Previous clinical research experience is essential. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated multidisciplinary team in a dynamic teaching hospital in central London, and you will be an essential member of the research team.

  Role includes:

  Invoicing and financial oversight management

  Research governance and maintaining GCP

  Coordinating and managing studies in setup from feasibility to end of study

  Implementing and managing amendments to existing studies.

  Feasibility assessment and support local C&C assessment

  Organising Site Initiation Visits

  Overseeing study close down and managing archiving

  Supporting the research delivery team

  Overseeing procurement and ordering of consumables

  Acting as main a point of contact for enquires relevant to trial set up.

  Facilitating governance project board meetings on a monthly basis to discuss new research proposals.

  Updating EDGE/EPIC with recruitment when needed

  Confirming recruitment for sponsored studies on CPMS

  Playing a pivotal role in the monitoring and development of current local Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that they are fit for purpose and accurately detail procedures for study processes.

  Providing guidance and expertise on research set up, through development of specialist, in-depth knowledge.

  Working with the Principal Investigators, Research delivery team, R&D and management to ensure the successful set up of new studies.

  Supporting and guidance to new staff as appropriate in all area of study delivery/governance and provide training where necessary

  Providing regular updates on the progress of new studies

  Managing and prioritise their own workload

  Going through the researcher checklist handbook with new researchers

  Organisation of Investigator site file prior to sponsor greenlight including version control, localisation, signed delegation logs.

  Co leading the patient Research Advisory Group

  There are excellent opportunities for further education and leadership development within this role, including training and an individual personal development plan. The normal working hours for the post are9am-5pm but this can be discussed and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements. The posts are mainly based at Guys Hospital but there will be cross site travel required to other sites such as St Thomas Hospital.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Are you adynamic and motivated clinical trial coordinator?

  Are you keen to coordinate clinical research thats embedded in a busy NHS setting?

  Are you organised and a great team player?

  This role will offer the post holder an opportunity to work closely with experienced clinical and research colleagues from across the trust, supporting a varied portfolio of non-commercial research studies. Successful candidates will be brilliant at communication with a range of teams and professionals, able to manage their time well and confident in research governance. Previous clinical research experience is essential. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated multidisciplinary team in a dynamic teaching hospital in central London, and you will be an essential member of the research team.

  Role includes:

  Invoicing and financial oversight management

  Research governance and maintaining GCP

  Coordinating and managing studies in setup from feasibility to end of study

  Implementing and managing amendments to existing studies.

  Feasibility assessment and support local C&C assessment

  Organising Site Initiation Visits

  Overseeing study close down and managing archiving

  Supporting the research delivery team

  Overseeing procurement and ordering of consumables

  Acting as main a point of contact for enquires relevant to trial set up.

  Facilitating governance project board meetings on a monthly basis to discuss new research proposals.

  Updating EDGE/EPIC with recruitment when needed

  Confirming recruitment for sponsored studies on CPMS

  Playing a pivotal role in the monitoring and development of current local Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that they are fit for purpose and accurately detail procedures for study processes.

  Providing guidance and expertise on research set up, through development of specialist, in-depth knowledge.

  Working with the Principal Investigators, Research delivery team, R&D and management to ensure the successful set up of new studies.

  Supporting and guidance to new staff as appropriate in all area of study delivery/governance and provide training where necessary

  Providing regular updates on the progress of new studies

  Managing and prioritise their own workload

  Going through the researcher checklist handbook with new researchers

  Organisation of Investigator site file prior to sponsor greenlight including version control, localisation, signed delegation logs.

  Co leading the patient Research Advisory Group

  There are excellent opportunities for further education and leadership development within this role, including training and an individual personal development plan. The normal working hours for the post are9am-5pm but this can be discussed and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements. The posts are mainly based at Guys Hospital but there will be cross site travel required to other sites such as St Thomas Hospital.

  Person Specification

  Education/ qualifications

  Essential

  • oDegree in life sciences or related field
  • o2-3 years experience in clinical research or R&D

  Experience

  Essential

  • Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases)
  • Experience in clinical research, research delivery or R&D
  • Experience of working independently and as part of a team

  Skills, knowledge and abilities

  Essential

  • Proven ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own work in a busy work environment and time critical situations
  • In-depth knowledge about clinical trial coordination including approvals process
  • Ability to manage invoicing and finance oversight

  Desirable

  • Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  Person Specification

  Education/ qualifications

  Essential

  • oDegree in life sciences or related field
  • o2-3 years experience in clinical research or R&D

  Experience

  Essential

  • Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases)
  • Experience in clinical research, research delivery or R&D
  • Experience of working independently and as part of a team

  Skills, knowledge and abilities

  Essential

  • Proven ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own work in a busy work environment and time critical situations
  • In-depth knowledge about clinical trial coordination including approvals process
  • Ability to manage invoicing and finance oversight

  Desirable

  • Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

  London

  SE1 9RT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

  London

  SE1 9RT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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