Senior Research Coordinator

Job overview

Senior Research Coordinator

Band 6 WTE

Permanent

Do you want to further your career in clinical research as part of a team at the forefront of discovery of ground breaking therapies for childhood and rare diseases?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Senior Research Coordinator to join our dynamic research team working throughout the Great Ormond Street Hospital Foundation Trust. Our cutting-edge research division provides a high quality, clinical environment, in which children and young people can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.

The successful candidate will work as a senior member of the team, providing a high standard of coordination for a portfolio of complex studies being undertaken. With support from the Lead Research Nurses for each study, you will lead on the co-ordination and planning of a number of research studies, providing support and being a key link for patients and their families. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to research legislation, working with the clinical team and the Research and Development Office to ensure timely submission of all relevant documentation.

You will effectively line manage and train a team of research coordinators and research administrators, and you will be responsible for managing the set-up, costing and tracking of studies in the pipeline, ensuring robust data reporting for active studies.

Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

Informal discussions are welcomed and for further information please contact Sam Clements via email .

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with the lead consultants and lead research nurses, providing coordination support in a clinical and academic research environment, driving study set up and the delivery of projects. They will lead on the costing and tracking of studies in the pipeline, ensuring robust data reporting for active studies. This post holder will be a key link for the study team and will be instrumental in the delivery of research according to robust study protocols, organising start up activities and meetings and ensuring the booking of patient visits and investigations.

The post holder will be expected to collate and manage regulatory documentation to ensure the team is conducting research in accordance with UK and/or EU regulation(s) and local guidance. This varied and challenging post will involve among other tasks, preparation of regulatory submissions, dissemination of information about studies and the upkeep of research databases. The post holder will be expected to be aware of, and had experience of, working with research specific databases and applications, such as IRAS.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Essential criteria

• GOSH Values

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (eg, medical, biomedical, administration / management)
• Postgraduate degree (or equivalent experience)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university.
• Either practical experience of monitoring clinical trial activity or practical experience of the research process or direct involvement in the management / administration of clinical trials
• Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK/EU legislation for management of clinical research including the Research Governance Framework
• Understanding of the NHS R&D and NIHR structure and functions

Desirable criteria

• Experience of staff management and development, clinical supervision and mentoring
• Experience in the costing process of commercial clinical research

Essential criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and staff at all levels
• Computer literate with good IT skills - including the upkeep of databases
• Ability to manage a portfolio of research studies with minimal supervision
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise workload and plan ahead
• Ability to coach and mentor senior academic staff including consultants
• Ability to negotiate and influence

Desirable criteria

• Excellent managerial and leaderships skills

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