Research Governance Coordinator
Department: Research and Development
Band: 6, Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Interview Date: 13 April 2026
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education.
Job Summary
This is a mostly non‑patient facing position, requiring a candidate with clinical trials and/or project management experience. The successful candidate will promote and facilitate the adoption of NIHR portfolio studies within the Trust, with particular attention to less active research areas and within the current framework of local and national guidelines, protocols and NIHR requirements. The post holder will support clinicians in initiating commercial and other trials, provide detailed advice on research policy and procedure, and work autonomously to achieve objectives within the R&D Business Plan, maximising funding and accrual into research studies. The role involves collaboration across a wide range of disciplines and with external agencies, including funders, and requires effective communication, negotiation, and motivational skills.
Responsibilities
- Identify new or potential research studies (including NIHR portfolio, non‑portfolio, and commercial trials), research receptive professionals, funding streams, and clinical specialities within the Trust.
- Co‑ordinate and resolve issues relating to research studies, ensuring successful set‑up and recruitment.
- Manage staff within the governance team, carrying out appraisals, training, induction, and one‑to‑ones, maintaining communication with senior management.
- Assess feasibility of new and potential clinical trials and research studies, evaluating financial implications, human resources, infrastructure, equipment needs with appropriate staff including consultants, departmental heads, research nurses, specialist nurses, and the R&D budget holder.
- Analyse and compare feasible research studies to prioritise and maximise accrual and developmental targets.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess clinical trials and/or project management experience.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Friday 27 Mar 2026
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