Job summary
Academic Research Governance Coordinator
Department: Research & Development
Band: 6 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Research & Development department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHSFT are recruiting an Academic Research Governance Coordinator to join the team. The post-holder will support Researchers in the development of Own Accounts research and contribute on the policy, strategy and tactics relating to all aspects of Trust R&D, as directed by the Executive Lead for R&D, to maximise Trust R&D performance.
This post will support the Head and Deputy Head of R&D in the reviewing of MKUH sponsored and co-sponsored studies prior to HRA and regulatory submission, confirming capacity to support the study. Alongside research approvals, the post-holder will need to keep up to date with research regulations, develop SOPs and guidance documents and will on occasion be required to provide research governance training to R&D staff and research staff alike.
Interview date - 03/02/2026
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Main duties of the job
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Development and growth of the Own Account Research team, leading on sponsorship of Research within the Trust.
The post holder will work to agreed objectives with the R&D strategy in terms of developing the Own Account Research offering of the Trust, leading on the co-ordination of the research from an administrative side. The post holder will have the discretion to work to within these objectives to meet the aims of the R&D strategy.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Support Trust Strategy: Providing high quality clinical care, increasing research & development.
- Support the implementation of the R&D strategy to develop an Own Account Research team within MKUH, with the goal of establishing a clinical trials unit/research facility at MKUH.
- Contribute on the policy, strategy and tactics relating to all aspects of Trust R&D, as directed by the Executive Lead for R&D, to maximise Trust R&D performance.
- Proposes changes to policies and procedures within Research to enhance the quality of the trials undertaken by the Trust.
- Management of staff within the own account research team. Carry out appraisals, training, induction and one to ones.
- Support, review and maintain Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) submissions.
- Manage the storage and retrieval of records for those participating in Trust research trials.
- Participate to Academic Health Science Network regular meeting, present and promote
- Contributes to the design, costings, and preparation of new clinical trial research proposals
- Contributes to the writing and editing of the protocol, design of the case report forms, databases and other trial related documentation
- Works with the Chief Investigator to ensure adequate set up prior to site initiation, ensuring that staff participating in any research related activity are able to comply with the protocol and with Good Clinical Practice and that appropriate audit trails are maintained in line with current legislation.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Support Trust Strategy: Providing high quality clinical care, increasing research & development.
- Support the implementation of the R&D strategy to develop an Own Account Research team within MKUH, with the goal of establishing a clinical trials unit/research facility at MKUH.
- Contribute on the policy, strategy and tactics relating to all aspects of Trust R&D, as directed by the Executive Lead for R&D, to maximise Trust R&D performance.
- Proposes changes to policies and procedures within Research to enhance the quality of the trials undertaken by the Trust.
- Management of staff within the own account research team. Carry out appraisals, training, induction and one to ones.
- Support, review and maintain Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) submissions.
- Manage the storage and retrieval of records for those participating in Trust research trials.
- Participate to Academic Health Science Network regular meeting, present and promote
- Contributes to the design, costings, and preparation of new clinical trial research proposals
- Contributes to the writing and editing of the protocol, design of the case report forms, databases and other trial related documentation
- Works with the Chief Investigator to ensure adequate set up prior to site initiation, ensuring that staff participating in any research related activity are able to comply with the protocol and with Good Clinical Practice and that appropriate audit trails are maintained in line with current legislation.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate degree BSc, BSc Hons
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting staff and collaborators in research involvement
- Experience of clinical or NHS research management to include experience in the approval and set up of clinical research studies, to time and target.
- Experience of project management.
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management, and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Experience of using IRAS (Integrated Research Application System)
- Experience of writing protocols, patient information sheets, Research documents
- Experience in preparing grant applications
Desirable
- Experience of NHS financial management.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a team.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the latest developments in NHS R&D, including new funding arrangements and the working of the NIHR CRN.
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and little supervision.
- Ability to represent the Trust effectively both internally and externally.
- Computer literate to include Power point, Access Database, Word Processing,
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Management and supervisory skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Demonstrable ability to educate others within the department, share best practice and teach and train trial staff.
Communication
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work closely and co-operatively with others.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to communicate complex information orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
Desirable
- High level communication skills, sufficient to manage the communication of sensitive and critical information to Trust Board, clinicians, collaborators, and the public.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate degree BSc, BSc Hons
- Good Clinical Practice Training
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting staff and collaborators in research involvement
- Experience of clinical or NHS research management to include experience in the approval and set up of clinical research studies, to time and target.
- Experience of project management.
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.
- Knowledge of current national systems and structures for the approval, management, and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
- Experience of using IRAS (Integrated Research Application System)
- Experience of writing protocols, patient information sheets, Research documents
- Experience in preparing grant applications
Desirable
- Experience of NHS financial management.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a team.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the latest developments in NHS R&D, including new funding arrangements and the working of the NIHR CRN.
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and little supervision.
- Ability to represent the Trust effectively both internally and externally.
- Computer literate to include Power point, Access Database, Word Processing,
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Management and supervisory skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Demonstrable ability to educate others within the department, share best practice and teach and train trial staff.
Communication
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work closely and co-operatively with others.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to communicate complex information orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
Desirable
- High level communication skills, sufficient to manage the communication of sensitive and critical information to Trust Board, clinicians, collaborators, and the public.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
