# Research Governance Coordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-governance-coordinator/ec481e96-3c39-4975-ba8b-91bd6a2c807d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-governance-coordinator/ec481e96-3c39-4975-ba8b-91bd6a2c807d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 14 months (Fixed Term/Secondment, ending July 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (30 hours per week over 4-5 days Mon-Fri) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T10:42:49.505Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridgeshire_Peterborough_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v7973603 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7973603?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Previous applicants need not apply. This a predominantly in office role based within Windsor Research Unit, Fulbourn Hospital. 30 hours per week over 4-5 days, Mon-Fri. The Research Governance Coordinator is responsible for a portfolio of studies, which consists of a number of specialties within the Trust.  They are the dedicated lead for that portfolio, offering consistent and competent expertise to researchers, clinicians and research delivery team. Provide a comprehensive managerial and administrative system for the running of research projects in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the Human Tissue Act, the Data Protection Act and any other applicable regulatory and government legislation and/or framework and/or guidance. - Review budgets and contracts for commercial and non-commercial research studies. Ensure that the projects are risk assessed before commencement as well as audited. - Monitor studies taking place at the Trust, ensuring that researchers are fully compliant with legislation, policies and guidance. ### Main duties of the job Support the R&D Project Lead in the review process of applications for research Sponsorship and for applications for the Trust to be a participating site for research, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with the researcher any changes or further information that is required. The review includes negotiating costings and contracts, particularly for studies from the commercial sector. Review and analyse research applications to determine whether projects, and therefore the Trust, are compliant with current legislation. Conduct a full and comprehensive governance assessment for relevant research studies. This involves checking that research staff are appropriately trained/qualified and that facilities are suitable for research etc. This review requires a full understanding of the requirements for research and Ethics review procedures and may involve the post holder visiting the department involved to ensure that research can commence. Take a leading role on the management of the amendments process, reviewing amendments made to research studies and independently determining if the changes made will affect research governance. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. With the support of the R&D Project Lead and other R&D staff, provide training to researchers on the research Sponsorship, approval/amendment process, completing the application forms and explaining the requirements of the Research Governance Framework. Contribute to maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures for own work area and communicating any changes to those affected by them, which will include external researchers. To provide regular reports and updates on CPFT R&D study activity and issues that arise for reporting to CPFT strategy groups, NIHR and the Department of Health. The post holder will be required to keep abreast with new legislation and government requirements relating to research passport process and Trust Research activity reporting to carry out their role.           Actively participate in relevant R&D meetings and committees as required. ## Job Details Previous applicants need not apply. This a predominantly in office role based within Windsor Research Unit, Fulbourn Hospital. 30 hours per week over 4-5 days, Mon-Fri. The Research Governance Coordinator is responsible for a portfolio of studies, which consists of a number of specialties within the Trust. They are the dedicated lead for that portfolio, offering consistent and competent expertise to researchers, clinicians and research delivery team. Provide a comprehensive managerial and administrative system for the running of research projects in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the Human Tissue Act, the Data Protection Act and any other applicable regulatory and government legislation and/or framework and/or guidance. Review budgets and contracts for commercial and non-commercial research studies. Ensure that the projects are risk assessed before commencement as well as audited. Monitor studies taking place at the Trust, ensuring that researchers are fully compliant with legislation, policies and guidance. ## Job Description Support the R&D Project Lead in the review process of applications for research Sponsorship and for applications for the Trust to be a participating site for research, identifying any areas that are inconsistent or unclear and communicating with the researcher any changes or further information that is required. The review includes negotiating costings and contracts, particularly for studies from the commercial sector. Review and analyse research applications to determine whether projects, and therefore the Trust, are compliant with current legislation. Conduct a full and comprehensive governance assessment for relevant research studies. This involves checking that research staff are appropriately trained/qualified and that facilities are suitable for research etc. This review requires a full understanding of the requirements for research and Ethics review procedures and may involve the post holder visiting the department involved to ensure that research can commence. Take a leading role on the management of the amendments process, reviewing amendments made to research studies and independently determining if the changes made will affect research governance. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. With the support of the R&D Project Lead and other R&D staff, provide training to researchers on the research Sponsorship, approval/amendment process, completing the application forms and explaining the requirements of the Research Governance Framework. Contribute to maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guidance and procedures for own work area and communicating any changes to those affected by them, which will include external researchers. To provide regular reports and updates on CPFT R&D study activity and issues that arise for reporting to CPFT strategy groups, NIHR and the Department of Health. The post holder will be required to keep abreast with new legislation and government requirements relating to research passport process and Trust Research activity reporting to carry out their role. Actively participate in relevant R&D meetings and committees as required. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in the NHS in a Research Governance capacity. - Experience of research set up and/or recruitment practice and processes. - Experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment. **Desirable** - Experience using research databases such as EDGE, CPMS, ODP - Experience of Sponsor Level Review of Protocol prior to submission for regulatory approvals ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent IT skills including the recording of data within electronic databases. - Attention to detail and meticulous organisation and documentation skills. - Competent in using database. software, such as Excel for analysing and presenting information. **Desirable** - Knowledge of how R&D Finance works within LPMS - EDGE ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Willingness to work flexibly ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level or equivalent. - ICH GCP training **Desirable** - Post graduate research qualification. ## Documents - [cpft values (pdf, 114.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1743) - [cpft benefits (pdf, 74.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2967) - [cpft accommodation (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2805) - [cpft mindful employers (pdf, 51.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1744) - [research governance coordinator jdps (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10255776) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.