Research Care Coordinator

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. St Andrews Medical Practice Research Care Coordinator The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Primary Care Research and Care Coordinator will support the delivery and development of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) research portfolio across Barnet and the wider North Thames area, while providing care coordination capacity within St Andrews Medical Practice. The post-holder will work with academics, research teams, GP practices, clinicians, community partners, care homes and patients to promote research, support study set-up, participant engagement and recruitment, collate data and assist with the effective delivery of a range of studies. The role combines research coordination with relevant care coordination functions, using established relationships across primary care to improve communication, engagement and participation. The post-holder will act as a key point of contact between the Research Unit, the practice, community services, partner organisations and patients, ensuring enquiries, actions, documentation and agreed pathways are coordinated and progressed effectively. The post-holder will be embedded as part of the primary care administration team at St. Andrews Medical Practice while supporting wider engagement with Barnet primary care practices and community services. Main duties of the job The post-holder will support the coordination and delivery of research, patient care and service-improvement activities within primary care. They will assist with the set-up and delivery of NIHR research studies, including study administration, participant engagement and recruitment, data collection, record keeping and liaison with researchers, clinicians, academic teams and partner organisations. The role will provide enhanced care coordination and navigation, supporting patients to understand agreed pathways, manage appointments and follow-up actions, access appropriate information, digital services, self-management support and community resources. The post-holder will act as a key point of contact between patients, GP practices, clinicians and external health, social care, voluntary and research organisations, identifying barriers or delays and escalating clinical, safeguarding or other concerns appropriately. Duties will include supporting patient and public engagement, including Patient Participation Groups, educational events and research awareness; producing patient information and communications; coordinating meetings and actions; and maintaining accurate records and data. The post-holder will contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and research activity, support the development of effective practice systems and processes, and build strong working relationships with NHS, academic, community and voluntary-sector partners. About us St Andrews Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice caring for approximately 11,500 patients. We have a supportive and diverse multidisciplinary team and are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing and improving the services we offer. As an established training practice, education and professional development are central to our ethos. We support GP registrars, trainee nurses and pharmacists and encourage all members of our team to participate in l