This role will support the management of clinical research activity at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH).
The post-holder will assist with the day to day management of clinical research studies at SASH and help to ensure that the Trust meets its research targets and objectives. This will include support with recruiting patients to studies and the timely collection, co-ordination and submission of consequent data, the completion of national and local regulatory documentation and maintenance of a clear audit trail in accordance with national and local requirements.
Whilst experience in clinical research processes would be advantageous, full training will be provided and this post can be considered as a development post for those who wish to pursue a career in NHS Clinical Research.
The post holder will report to the Research Nursing and Delivery Lead/Senior Research Nurse/Coordinator and will work with the Research Delivery team, Research Principal Investigators and the Research & Development office team to support clinical research activity within the Trust and ensure that it is managed effectively, in accordance with regulatory and governance frameworks for clinical research, and meets timelines and targets
The post holder will provide support for all NIHR research conducted within SASH; a broad range of studies including Cancer, Stroke, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Elderly Care, Paediatrics and Reproductive Health
The post holder will support screening and recruitment processes and will need to ensure adherence to study protocol, visit schedules and appropriate data capture as well as the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records
Where additional support is required with recruitment processes, the post holder will actively support patient recruitment including receiving informed consent for research participation
The post-holder will need to develop specialist working knowledge of research processes, regulation and governance to inform and guide their own work as well as others in the Research Teams
The post holder will need advanced IT skills to initiate, develop and implement computer-based systems and procedures to support research activity records and reporting requirements
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
