**There are two posts available: one post is full time (1.0wte) and permanent, the other is 15hrs a week (0.4wte) and fixed-term until 31 st March 2028. Please state your preference in your application**
Applications are capped at 50 - so please submit early, as once this limit is reached applications will automatically close.
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join the Research Team at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC) as a Research Nurse or Research Allied Health Professional (AHP) or Research Facilitator (clinical/non-clinical).
These are key roles supporting the delivery and growth of research across our newly established Trust. You will work with clinical services to embed research into everyday practice, enabling more patients to access research opportunities and contributing to improved health outcomes.
These posts are funded by the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN East of England).
' If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 29.07.2026.
You will support the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies across the Trust, including commercial research, and play an important role in developing a strong and sustainable research culture.
Your work will include:
Supporting clinical teams to identify, set up and deliver research studies
Promoting research opportunities across services
Supporting patient identification, recruitment and follow-up
Ensuring accurate and timely data collection and reporting
Contributing to the development of research-ready services , including those delivering more complex studies such as CTIMPs
Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including the NIHR Research Delivery Network
Applicants may come from a clinical or non-clinical background .
Where relevant, professional registration is required.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
You will work as part of the Trust Research Team to support the ongoing development of research activity across a wide range of clinical services.
This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to:
Work closely with clinical teams to integrate research into routine care
Support the full research pathway, from study set-up through to delivery and follow-up
Carry out study-related activities, including clinical interventions where appropriate, within professional scope and training
Provide advice and guidance to teams who are new to research
Contribute to wider Trust research initiatives and projects
You will work with a wide range of healthcare professionals, so strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential.
The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team , managing your own workload across multiple services.
The Trust delivers services across a wide geographical area, and the post holder will be expected to be flexible and mobile , with travel required. Base location to be confirmed. The Trust headquarters is in St Ives, and travel across the Trust will be required.
Applicants may come from a clinical or non-clinical background .
Where relevant, professional registration is required.
Full training, induction and ongoing support will be provided.
Please see JD and PS for detailed responsibilities.
For informal discussions, please contact:
Dr Rachel Martell, Portfolio Research Manager,
[email protected]
Anna Larty, Portfolio Research Manager,
[email protected] 