Non Clinical - Senior Research Co-ordinator

  • Department Research & Innovation
  • Salary £31,049.00 – £37,796 per annum
  • Closing Date 23/09/2025
  • Location the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
  • Job ref 223-SRC-694
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Fixed term: 12 months (secondments considered for internal applicants (due to short term funding))
  • Hours 30 hours per week

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Co-Ordinator to support the Research Delivery Team with all aspects of research project administration and co-ordination, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Trust policies and national timelines.

The successful applicant will have significant administration experience with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, a wide range of administrative systems and web based software acquired through an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or experience.

 

Main duties of the job

 

The post holder will assist with the administration and co-ordination of research projects from feasibility to archiving including (but not limited to):

  • Line manage Research/Data Co-ordinator (s) and Administration Assistant(s)
  • Assist with the efficient and timely set up of research projects.
  • Manage own workload for daily trial activity including case report form completion and amendment processing to meet internal and external deadlines.
  • Assist with preparation for audit, monitoring, and inspections within assigned teams.
  • Assist with closedown and archiving of research projects.
  • Assist with quality assurance of all trial related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
  • General research project related communication in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
  • Wider promotional activities including intranet, internet, social media, and events.

The post holder will work within the guidelines of GCP at all times.

 

Working for our organisation

 

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

The Research and Innovation (R&I) department are responsible for overseeing all research that takes place at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust. We have dedicated teams who provide support, advice and guidance during the research process, from conception to completion.  The R&I department is made up of professionals from a variety of disciplines including: Quality Assurance, Project Management and Data Management; Governance; Radiography; Nursing; Midwifery and Paediatrics.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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