We are currently looking for a Team Coordinatorto join ourClinical Practice Research Datalink teamin the Safety and Surveillancegroup.
This is a full-time opportunity on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible hybrid way of working with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role this can flex up to 12 days a month with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
Who are we
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices underpinned by science and research.
The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.
Part of the Safety and Surveillance group The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UKs preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for addition to supporting high quality observational research CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.
Whats the role
The Team Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Interventional Research (IR) team to deliver a growing portfolio of services including clinical trials patient recruitment and clinical surveys. The post holder will work closely with CPRD colleagues and liaise with the study Sponsor team study investigators and GP practice staff. We are seeking a responsible individual with experience working in a clinical operations or clinical research setting.
Key responsibilities:
Support the Interventional Research team
Support GP investigators and study site teams
Support Sponsor teams
Support quality management
Who are we looking for
Oursuccessful candidatewill have the following:
Experience in contributing to the successful delivery of projects in a clinical operations health or clinical research setting.
Strong administrative skills and effective maintenance of records and information systems
Experience providing regular progress updates reports and summaries of milestones and metrics.
Effective management of relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Delivering at pace and following relevant policies procedures and legislation to complete your work.
Person Specification:
Method of assessment: AApplication IInterview TTest
Behaviour Criteria:
Communicating and Influencing (A I)
Working Together (I)
Delivering at Pace(A I)
Experience Criteria:
Contributing to the successful delivery of projects in a clinical operations health or clinical research setting.(A I)
Effectively maintaining documents and information systems providing regular progress updates against milestones and metrics. (A I T)
Effectively managing relationships with a range of stakeholders. (I T)
Technical Criteria:
Healthcare or life sciences degree or equivalent work experience. (A I)
Strong administrative skills(A I)
Strengths Criteria:
Organiser (I)
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity please readour Job Description and Person Specification!
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidatesfind out more here.
Online application form including questions based on theBehaviour Experience and Technical Success Profiles.Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Test further information will be supplied when you reach this stage
Interview which can include questions based on theBehaviour Experience Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: experience in a clinical operations health or clinical research setting.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allowsufficienttime. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
Use of AI in Job Applications
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process please contact as soon as possible.
Closing date:Thursday 12th March 2026
Shortlisting date:Tuesday 17th March 2026
Interview date:Wednesday 25th March 2026
Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questionsplease contact
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality information on whether you are able to apply is availablehere.
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must completebasic personnel security standard checks.
Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations and in some circumstances routine health surveillance. These roles include:
Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
Maintenance roles particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibilityhere.
Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.
Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary or the pay band minimum whichever is the greater.
The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency unless there are special circumstances such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.
Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries please contact.
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointmenton the basis ofmerit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint you should firstly contact
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About Us The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across ... View more