Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with strong project coordination skills to support the delivery of a high-profile clinical audit programme commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP).

You will take ownership of day-to-day project coordination for assigned projects, including monitoring progress against timelines and deliverables. You’re comfortable acting as secretary or deputy to committees or working parties.

You will work closely with the project’s Clinical Leads, Data and Methodology teams, and stakeholders including NHS trusts, royal colleges, and patient representatives.

You have a strong attention to detail and can effectively manage multiple workstreams at the same time.

You also have experience in helpdesk support and managing inboxes for research projects. You will have strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. You can maintain databases and engage with local research leads to ensure project delivery. You are comfortable providing essential system support for data collection platforms.

About the Role

This role coordinates activities within the RCoA Centre for Research and Improvement (RCoA CR&I), providing project coordination support to research projects.

This role will support a clinical audit, part of the Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP), commissioned by HQIP and funded by NHS England. The audit is multidisciplinary, and the post holder will work closely with the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC).

The RCoA CR&I is the centre of excellence for health services research in anaesthesia and related specialties. Its purpose is to define, evaluate, and improve quality in anaesthesia, perioperative care, and pain management.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain, update, and implement project plans and timetables, updating management on progress and issues.
• Provide day-to-day project coordination, including system support for data collection platforms.
• Act as secretary or deputy to RCoA committees or working groups.
• Provide helpdesk and inbox support for research projects.
• Maintain databases and liaise with local research stakeholders and leads.
• Serve as the first point of contact for research project matters and manage responses.
• Manage external stakeholder communications, project documentation, and newsletters.

The Package

This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a competitive benefits package, including:

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Weekly wellbeing hour
• Cycle to work and employee discount schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

About the College

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body for anaesthesia, intensive care, and pain medicine in the UK, with over 24,000 members. We are committed to maintaining high standards in patient care and fostering an inclusive culture.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, marital status, or parental responsibilities, to promote diversity and inclusion.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date is subject to change.

Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.