Research Coordinator

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you someone who has exceptional organisation skills is able to communicate well at all levels and has extensive experience of R&D submission processes for research studies including commercial studies?
We are looking for an experienced Research Coordinator to join our busy Research and Development team on a 4 year fixed-term contract.
Within this role you will facilitate and co-ordinate the set-up, initiation and monitoring/audit of all research studies within the Trust, in accordance with the relevant national and local regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.
This role requires a good understanding of the regulatory and ethical requirements for the conduct of clinical research, especially the Research Governance Framework, Good Clinical Practice, and related guidance, in order to ensure delivery of authoritative advice to investigators and continued compliance with regulations and governance.
If this is your area of expertise and you would like to make a difference to the field of clinical research, we would love to hear from you! If you are interested in this position but do not meet all the criteria for the role we would encourage you to apply as we are able to consider applicants with less experience and offer a developmental position starting at Band 5 with the option to progress to Band 6 after a 12-month competency review.
Liaise with clinical service leads to ensure that there is sufficient capacity and resource to carry out new research projects in the CRF
Ensure that all studies are initiated within the required timelines, developing and managing the Trust NIHR CRN portfolio studies, as well as monitoring its performance against national and local targets
Along with being responsible for the completion of local Trust governance checks to facilitate Trust participation thereby managing the Trust R&D research study approval system to ensure prompt and efficient processing of applications
Responsibility for national study-wide governance for mental health studies taking place in England to provide assurances to other NHS Trusts that appropriate approvals and governance checks have been undertaken
Champion the implementation of Research and Development Management Information System (RDMIS) for gaining NHS permission to conduct research studies – an NIHR CRN national electronic operating system to replace the current system called NIHR CSP
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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