Barts Health NHS Trust

Research Programme Coordinator

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

As the Research Programme Coordinator, you will play a central role in delivering the NIHR funded North London Research Internship for Skill-building and Excellence (NLRISE) programme for Health and Care Professionals. This exciting programme supports interns to gain valuable research experience, and your work will be key to ensuring its success.

This is a dynamic, multifaceted role and the coordinator role is vital in the programmedelivery - helping to shape and streamline the process, managing multiple priorities, andkeeping the daily running of the programme. From organising and promoting events toproducing engaging newsletters and infographics, you'll bring energy and creativity to howthe programme connects with interns, academics, research staff, and partners.

You will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, meticulously tracking andfacilitating budgets, and supporting strong partnerships across organisations. By acting asa key point of contact, you'll liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring effectivecommunication and collaboration at all levels.

Main duties of the job

Communication- Act as the main point of contact for all queries regarding the NL RISE programme, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication abilities (e.g. newsletters, presentations, reports).

Organisation & Project Coordination- Strong organisational and planning skills - to manage multiple tasks like setting up meetings, promoting events, and facilitating administrative processes.Technical & IT Proficiency- Proficient in standard office software (Microsoft Office--Word, Excel, Google, PowerPoint)

Attention to Detail & Adaptability- Meticulous attention to detail, supporting accurate budget tracking, event planning, and communications

Financial & Budget Management- Proficient in tracking and facilitating budget income.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

32 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-7577057GSS

Job locations

20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates if their application is unsuccessful.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates if their application is unsuccessful.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent specialist experience in disciplines relevant to post
  • Evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

  • Specialist health and care research training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, Industry)
  • Knowledge of research governance and related regulations
  • Experience of using virtual meeting and learning platforms such as Moodle, Zoom, MS Teams and Google Meet
  • Experience in developing and maintaining successful working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable

  • Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating effective learning interventions

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to present complex information is a way that is meaningful and understandable to a range of audiences
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • High Level of IT competence including word processing, Google Workspace applications, MS Office applications, Access and presentation packages
  • Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work collaboratively across organisations and geographically dispersed teams

Desirable

  • Effective presentation skills

Values and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Respectful of others
  • Professional manner
  • Resilient and calm under pressure
  • Team player
  • Commitment to learning and a growth mindset

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent specialist experience in disciplines relevant to post
  • Evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

  • Specialist health and care research training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, Industry)
  • Knowledge of research governance and related regulations
  • Experience of using virtual meeting and learning platforms such as Moodle, Zoom, MS Teams and Google Meet
  • Experience in developing and maintaining successful working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable

  • Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating effective learning interventions

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to present complex information is a way that is meaningful and understandable to a range of audiences
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • High Level of IT competence including word processing, Google Workspace applications, MS Office applications, Access and presentation packages
  • Ability to work under pressure balancing conflicting workloads
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work collaboratively across organisations and geographically dispersed teams

Desirable

  • Effective presentation skills

Values and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Respectful of others
  • Professional manner
  • Resilient and calm under pressure
  • Team player
  • Commitment to learning and a growth mindset

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce & People Senior Manager

Deirdre Brooking

deirdre.brooking@nihr.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

32 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-7577057GSS

Job locations

20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ


Supporting documents

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