The post holder will be instrumental in promoting research activity within the Trust and in helping the Trust to achieve its high-level performance targets for research activity. They will lead research delivery of a portfolio of studies in a variety of specialities and recruit to time and target. The Senior Research Nurse/Senior Research Co-ordinator will be responsible for assessing and managing care pathways for patients participating in clinical research studies. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients and the collection and documentation of accurate research data. The post holder will be experienced in all aspects of the research delivery processes and will work with a high level of autonomy and with delegated authority/responsibility from local clinicians acting as principal investigators for the research studies. The post holder will manage and support junior research delivery staff within the department. In addition, the postholder will provide support, training and supervision for any seconded clinical research delivery staff funded to work on studies.
Please note, if the successful candidate is a qualified nurse, NMC registration will need to be evidenced.
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
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.
