Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The post holder will be responsible for study set up and management of research studies to ensure adherence to Research Governance in accordance with national and international regulatory frameworks and NIHR RDN High Level Objectives including: (i) study set up and confirmation of capacity and capability: actively advising and guiding researchers of all professions on all stages of the research process.

(ii) performance management of NIHR studies. (iii) contributing to the monitoring and audit procedures required of the Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO) for Trust and University research studies across all sites of the STH. (iv) contributing to the Quality Assurance of Clinical Research & Innovation Office systems. (v) contributing to the Clinical Research & Innovation Office education programmes. (vi) contributing to the Clinical Research & Innovation Office website.

The CRIO Co-ordinator will ensure adherence to Research Governance in accordance with national and international regulatory frameworks including Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and subsequent amendments, International Conference for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice, UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other applicable UK law (Medical Device Regulations, IRMER, ARSAC, Human Tissue Act, Data Protection Act and Mental Capacity Act).

In support of this, the post holder will provide advice and support to investigator teams and directorate research coordinators, in their designated trust directorates, and act as their main point of contact including:

• Pre-Award/Submissions
• Post-Award Governance / Study set up
• Post-Authorisation / Research facilitation

You will be working for an organisation that values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed-term contract basis for a maximum period of 23 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed-term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed-term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed-term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed-term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Date posted: 16 February 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata for part-time staff

Contract:

Fixed term
Duration: 23 months
Working pattern:
Part-time
Reference number: 190‑1337‑DIR
Job locations:
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF

Essential – Education and Qualifications

• Educated to masters level in health-related/biomedical sciences or Registered Nurse/AHP qualification and research qualification or equivalent experience

Essential – Experience

• Experience of clinical or biomedical research in an NHS, academic or commercial environment
• Experience of coordinating pharmaceutical research or grant-funded research

Essential – Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the research process and research methods applicable to health settings
• Knowledge of the Department of Health/NIHR research strategy
• Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations
• Knowledge of HRA and governance arrangements for ethics
• Proven project and organisational skills
• Experience of tutoring and teaching
• IT skills
• Ability to interpret complex documents including European and national legislation, Department of Health policies and Acts of Parliament

Desirable – Education and Qualifications

• PhD
• Post‑graduate certificate in Clinical Research
• Teaching qualification

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