Research Governance Coordinator(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Governance Officer to join our Research and Development team at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.
This pivotal role will support the Research Governance Manager in strengthening and expanding the Trust’s quality assurance processes around the approval, audit, and delivery of research projects, as well as enhancing safety reporting across all research activities.

This position is critical to implementing the Trust’s Research Strategy, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and continuous improvement as we grow our research capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Support the coordination and approval of research activities across the Trust.

Liaise effectively with research management, academic and NHS partners, and staff, service users, and carers involved in research.

Promote the safe, efficient, and timely setup and delivery of high-quality research within the Trust.

Ensure all research activities comply with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other relevant regulations.

Assist in the governance oversight of NIHR portfolio and non-portfolio studies, including coordination, auditing, and performance monitoring.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting on Trust research performance against local, regional, and national targets.

Support the delivery of internal audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in safety reporting and ensure robust governance documentation is maintained.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable professional with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
You will be confident working across clinical and non-clinical teams, as well as collaborating with academic institutions and partner NHS Trusts.

Essential qualities include:

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• An understanding of research governance or clinical audit processes
• Commitment to promoting quality, safety, and compliance in research
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

• We Care – We act with respect, empathy, and value difference.
• We Listen – We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs.
• We Deliver – We provide excellent services and support our partners to do the same.

What We Offer

BDCFT values its staff and offers a range of benefits to support work-life balance and wellbeing, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Increased mileage rates for travel above 3,500 miles
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• Commitment to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan

Recognition as a Bronze Award Holder in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting members of the Armed Forces community

Right to Work in the UK

Please note:

The Trust only sponsors registered healthcare practitioner roles under UK visa regulations.

This post is not  eligible for visa sponsorship.

Applicants must have the legal right to work and reside in the UK at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Employees are responsible for maintaining valid right-to-work status. Failure to do so, including the expiry or non-renewal of a visa, will result in the termination of employment in line with Home Office and Trust policy.

Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to research that improves care and outcomes for patients and communities across Bradford and beyond.
If you are passionate about research governance, quality, and innovation — we would love to hear from you.