Job overview
Are you passionate about supporting high‑quality clinical research? As a Research Governance Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening and enabling research across the Trust.
Working closely with senior research leaders and study delivery teams, you’ll provide essential administrative and governance support throughout the full lifecycle of research projects — from initial set‑up through to close‑down. Your work will help ensure studies are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), directly contributing to safe, ethical, and impactful research for patients and staff alike.
Main duties of the job
The Research Governance Administrator will provide vital administrative support to the Research Senior Management Team and study delivery teams, helping to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of research activity across the Trust. This includes undertaking a wide range of administrative and clerical duties, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records for all new and ongoing research studies, and acting as a key point of contact and champion for the Local Portfolio Management System (LPMS).
The post holder will also support research delivery teams by maintaining and managing departmental trackers that monitor progress against key tasks and milestones. This includes coordinating activities that involve key support services such as Pharmacy and Radiology, helping to ensure research studies progress efficiently and in line with agreed requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Skills in key applications of word, power-point, excel and email
Desirable
- Experience using database systems
- Flexible, diplomatic and well‑organised
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an interest in and understanding of research governance and ethical issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS research
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including competency in numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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This advert is for Research Governance Administrator with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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