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Job requirements
Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Proactive, takes own initiative
- Other
Flexible, responsive approach to work and a willingness to assist in a wide range of tasks
- Other
Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
- Other
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills in both written and oral
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Skills
Ability to produce accurate and consistent work with attention to detail
- Skills
Proven interpersonal skills
- Skills
Excellent ability to analyse and interpret research management information
- Knowledge
Understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and data protection.
- Knowledge
Experience in monitoring data quality and producing data quality reports
- Experience
Experience working within a clinical research administrative setting
- Experience
Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package – Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet
- Experience
Experience of developing and/ or administration of IT data capture systems
- Experience
Experience of using the EDGE clinical research management system or equivalent
- Experience
Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
- Experience
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.
- Experience
Experience of minute taking and report writing and ability to transcribe notes accurately and clearly
- Experience
Experience of organising high level meetings
- Experience
Ability to communicate research information to internal stakeholders
- Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
- Qualifications
Relevant qualification at BTEC/ NVQ/ apprenticeship level 4 or equivalent experience in research governance and/or the conduct of research
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Familiarity with medical terminology
- Skills
Knowledge of systems and structures for the management of clinical research in the NHS
- Skills
Ability to read complex data and protocols/proposals and interpret and extract relevant information
- Knowledge
Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
- Knowledge
Knowledge of databases and Information systems such as ReDA and EDGE
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the NIHR and its objectives
- Experience
Experience of clinical and/or NHS research management
- Experience
Experience of contribution to R&D guidance documents
- Qualifications
Educated to Degree level
Job overview
Applications are invited from individuals with experience of working within a clinical research administrative setting to join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO). The JRMO manages clinical research on behalf of Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). This is a very busy department within the JRMO, working with our researchers to ensure the research management and governance objectives of both organisations are met.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the provision of high-quality data management for studies at Barts Health and QMUL and will be key to developing and maintaining good working relationships with all stakeholders using excellent communication, interpersonal and information management skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Dept. W, Mile End Road, with current onsite attendance requirement of 2 days per week (subject to change).
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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This advert is for Research Governance Assistant with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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