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Barts Health NHS Trust Research Governance Assistant

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

Applications are invited from individuals with experience of working within a clinical research administrative setting to join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO). The JRMO manages clinical research on behalf of Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). This is a very busy department within the JRMO, working with our researchers to ensure the research management and governance objectives of both organisations are met.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the provision of high-quality data management for studies at Barts Health and QMUL and will be key to developing and maintaining good working relationships with all stakeholders using excellent communication, interpersonal and information management skills.

About us

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

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

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8139630GSS-A

Job locations

Mile End

London

E1 4UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Dept. W, Mile End Road, with current onsite attendance requirement of 2 days per week (subject to change).

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Dept. W, Mile End Road, with current onsite attendance requirement of 2 days per week (subject to change).

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Relevant qualification at BTEC/ NVQ/ apprenticeship level 4 or equivalent experience in research governance and/or the conduct of research

Desirable

• Educated to Degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a clinical research administrative setting
• Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet
• Experience of developing and/ or administration of IT data capture systems
• Experience of using the EDGE clinical research management system or equivalent
• Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.
• Experience of minute taking and report writing and ability to transcribe notes accurately and clearly
• Experience of organising high level meetings
• Ability to communicate research information to internal stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of clinical and/or NHS research management
• Experience of contribution to R&D guidance documents

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and data protection.
• Experience in monitoring data quality and producing data quality reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
• Knowledge of databases and Information systems such as ReDA and EDGE
• Knowledge of the NIHR and its objectives

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to produce accurate and consistent work with attention to detail
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret research management information

Desirable

• Knowledge of systems and structures for the management of clinical research in the NHS
• Ability to read complex data and protocols/proposals and interpret and extract relevant information

Other

Essential

• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Flexible, responsive approach to work and a willingness to assist in a wide range of tasks
• Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.

Desirable

• Familiarity with medical terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Relevant qualification at BTEC/ NVQ/ apprenticeship level 4 or equivalent experience in research governance and/or the conduct of research

Desirable

• Educated to Degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a clinical research administrative setting
• Strong working knowledge and proficient in the use of Outlook package - Power point, Excel, Microsoft Word as well as Access, email, Internet
• Experience of developing and/ or administration of IT data capture systems
• Experience of using the EDGE clinical research management system or equivalent
• Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.
• Experience of minute taking and report writing and ability to transcribe notes accurately and clearly
• Experience of organising high level meetings
• Ability to communicate research information to internal stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of clinical and/or NHS research management
• Experience of contribution to R&D guidance documents

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and data protection.
• Experience in monitoring data quality and producing data quality reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies
• Knowledge of databases and Information systems such as ReDA and EDGE
• Knowledge of the NIHR and its objectives

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to produce accurate and consistent work with attention to detail
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret research management information

Desirable

• Knowledge of systems and structures for the management of clinical research in the NHS
• Ability to read complex data and protocols/proposals and interpret and extract relevant information

Other

Essential

• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Flexible, responsive approach to work and a willingness to assist in a wide range of tasks
• Ability to work both under direction and independently, without direct supervision
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of welcoming, engaging, collaborative, accountable, respectful and equitable.

Desirable

• Familiarity with medical terminology

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End

London

E1 4UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Mile End

London

E1 4UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Data & AI Research Governance Lead

Sarah Webb

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8139630GSS-A

Job locations

Mile End

London

E1 4UJ

United Kingdom

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