Trial Coordinator
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
The post holder will be based within the diverse and experienced Research & Development team in Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a research study into mental health in adults.
The post holder will be based within the Research and Development team based in Leeds but will be expected to work across the UK at our ten recruiting sites, when required. Based within a diverse and experienced project team, the Trial Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the Easy ECG project. The post holder will be from a mental health research background (e.g. psychology, nursing, health services research, etc.) and will have experience of the mental health research setting, trial coordination, and recruiting service users into research. The primary aim of this post is to ensure the smooth running of the project and ensure cost-effective use of resources. They will coordinate the set up and running of the research which will involve applying for permissions including Health Research Authority (HRA), and ensuring that sites are set up in line with established procedures. writing interim and final reports for the funder and papers for publication as part of an agreed dissemination strategy.
Main duties of the job
They will lead and manage trial co-ordination, working autonomously and managing their own workload. The post holder will always maintain and ensure the adoption sites maintain high standards of practice in accordance with the appropriate quality standards for the trial (e.g. International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice in Clinical Trials (ICH-GCP)) and appropriate standards of probity laid down by their professional body (e.g. nursing and midwifery code of conduct). This work will involve collaboration with the adoption sites, the wider research community including Universities, the general public and research networks. Additionally, the Trial Coordinator will be expected to support adoption sites in identifying and recruiting mental health service users and carers eligible to take part in the project and provide information and support, ensuring that they and all members of the project team are working according to ICH GCP and research governance standards for clinical trials. The post holder will provide care and advice to service users and carers on all aspects of their involvement in clinical trials, including advising and proper reposting of any adverse events. This will involve close liaison, as well as Research and Development departments
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-32525-COR
Job locations
St Mary’s House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary’s House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer's website
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