Research Coordinator

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for study set up and management of research studies to ensure adherence to Research Governance in accordance with national and international regulatory frameworks and NIHR RDN High Level Objectives including: (i)    study set up and confirmation of capacity and capability: actively advising and guiding researchers of all professions on all stages of the research process. (ii)    performance management of NIHR studies; (iii)    contributing to the monitoring and audit procedures required of the Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO) for Trust and University research studies across all sites of the STH. (iv)    contributing to the Quality Assurance of Clinical Research & Innovation Office systems. (v)    contributing to the Clinical Research & Innovation Office education programmes. (vi)    contributing to the Clinical Research & Innovation Office website.

Main duties of the job

The CRIO Co-ordinator will ensure adherence to Research Governance in accordance with national and international regulatory frameworks including Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and subsequent amendments, International Conference for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice, UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other applicable UK law (Medical Device Regulations, IRMER, ARSAC, Human Tissue Act, Data Protection Act and Mental Capacity Act).

In support of this, the post holder will provide advice and support to Investigator teams and Directorate Research Coordinators, in their designated Trust directorates and act as their main point of contact including:

• Pre-Award/Submissions
• Post-Award Governance/study set up
• Post-Authorisation/ Research facilitation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.