Research Information Coordinator, Band 3

The closing date is 09 November 2026

The post of Research Information Coordinator is to provide data support to a Research Delivery Team based within Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. This will include a range of data and administrative tasks including coordination of patient pathways, collecting and transcribing clinical studies data and liaising with clinical trials units. This role will be key in achieving and providing quality research information.

The Research Delivery Team is part of the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Research, Innovation and Genomics Team which provides support to researchers across the Trust to help them design and set-up studies, navigate various approvals processes and deliver high quality research to local and national performance targets.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Additional working pattern details:
Cross site working - Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Additional contract details: 2 vacancies available-1 x 22.5 hours and 1 x 30 hours.

• Accurately collect, input, and maintain clinical trial data across systems and records
• Support patient recruitment and coordinate appointments in line with study protocols
• Liaise with research teams and external partners to ensure timely data reporting and query resolution
• Maintain study documentation and databases (e.g. EDGE) to a high standard
• Act as a point of contact for patients and staff, providing clear and confidential communication
• Ensure all research activity complies with protocols and Good Clinical Practice
• Support general administration of research studies, including setup, monitoring, and close-out

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

• exclusive benefits
• flexible working opportunities
• the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

• generous annual leave allowance
• access to the excellent NHS pension scheme
• competitive bank rates
• discounts at local shops and restaurants
• access to two on-site nurseries
• discounted public transport
• reward and recognition
• a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection and input of clerical and other data necessary for clinical trial purposes, checking data is accurately completed/ recorded and ensure completion by other Trust staff, as required.
• Liaise with clinical trials units, ensure data is reported to trials units in a timely manner. Assist Research Nurses/Coordinators to answer data queries and ensure they are reported within set deadlines.
• Ensure trial records are accurately maintained, including, but not limited to: records in nursing/ medical electronic and paper notes, case report forms, trial site files.
• Responsible in collaboration with the designated Research Nurse/ Coordinator for setting up and maintaining spreadsheets/databases on patient recruitment into clinical studies. Report on data collection/ patient recruitment as required.
• Responsible in collaboration with the designated Research Nurse/ Coordinator for organising investigations, assessments and clinic appointments for patients in accordance with trial protocols.
• Be part of the staff rota…