Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse
Agile Research Delivery Team- Senior Research Nurse
Band 5 – Permanent contract
Join the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE-RRDN) and take the next step in your research career!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Research Nurse to join our Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT), supporting the delivery of high-quality research across the South East region. This post is based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, Brighton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner to further develop their career within a dynamic and innovative research delivery model.
Base for this role
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex
Science Park Square,
Brighton BN1 9SB
Main duties of the job
About the role
As part of our Agile Research Delivery Team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across a variety of settings, including primary care, community services, residential care, and hospitals.
Working alongside Research Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Research Facilitators, you will:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies
- Identify, screen, recruit, and consent participants
- Manage participant follow-up and ensure protocol adherence
- Collect, manage, and ensure high-quality research data
- Maintain accurate study documentation in line with regulatory requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for study teams and stakeholders
You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own workload and contributing to the successful delivery of multiple studies.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job responsibilities
Role base :
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex
Science Park Square,
Brighton BN1 9SB
Please refer to the full Job description & person specification
About the team
The Agile Research Delivery Team is a dynamic and flexible workforce designed to transform how research is delivered across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. With three teams operating across the region, we pride ourselves on a one team, one workforce approach, collaborative, inclusive, and focused on delivering research that makes a real difference to patient care.
What were looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in healthcare or research delivery.
You will:
- Have experience supporting or delivering clinical research studies
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of research governance and regulatory requirements
- Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A driving licence and access to a car are essential, as you will be required to travel across the region. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.
- Be part of an innovative and growing research delivery model
- Take a leading role in delivering research across diverse healthcare settings
- Develop your leadership and coordination skills within research
- Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to research that improves patient outcomes
If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online.
The Royal Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made for any candidates with a disability.
Important:
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
If you have not heard from us within three weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means that your application was not successful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
The Trust aims to treat all applicants fairly in regards to any disclosure of conviction revealed at the application stage. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. If you currently reside outside of the UK we will require documentary proof of security/police clearance, in English.
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has a safeguarding policy for both adults and children and is committed to all safeguarding legislation and current standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of research trials or equivalent relevant experience/training and educated or working towards postgraduate degree level.
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC, HCPC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership.
Knowledge
- Leadership management experience in a health care setting.
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations.
- Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health and care setting.
- Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
- Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex Science Park Square
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AR-EMF20508-B6
Job locations
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex Science Park Square
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Agile Research Delivery Team- Senior Research Nurse
Band 5 – Permanent contract
Join the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE-RRDN) and take the next step in your research career!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Research Nurse to join our Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT), supporting the delivery of high-quality research across the South East region. This post is based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, Brighton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner to further develop their career within a dynamic and innovative research delivery model.
Base for this role
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex
Science Park Square,
Brighton BN1 9SB
Main duties of the job
About the role
As part of our Agile Research Delivery Team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across a variety of settings, including primary care, community services, residential care, and hospitals.
Working alongside Research Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Research Facilitators, you will:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies
- Identify, screen, recruit, and consent participants
- Manage participant follow-up and ensure protocol adherence
- Collect, manage, and ensure high-quality research data
- Maintain accurate study documentation in line with regulatory requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for study teams and stakeholders
You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own workload and contributing to the successful delivery of multiple studies.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job responsibilities
Role base :
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex
Science Park Square,
Brighton BN1 9SB
Please refer to the full Job description & person specification
About the team
The Agile Research Delivery Team is a dynamic and flexible workforce designed to transform how research is delivered across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. With three teams operating across the region, we pride ourselves on a one team, one workforce approach, collaborative, inclusive, and focused on delivering research that makes a real difference to patient care.
What were looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in healthcare or research delivery.
You will:
- Have experience supporting or delivering clinical research studies
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of research governance and regulatory requirements
- Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A driving licence and access to a car are essential, as you will be required to travel across the region. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.
- Be part of an innovative and growing research delivery model
- Take a leading role in delivering research across diverse healthcare settings
- Develop your leadership and coordination skills within research
- Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to research that improves patient outcomes
If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online.
The Royal Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made for any candidates with a disability.
Important:
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
If you have not heard from us within three weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means that your application was not successful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
The Trust aims to treat all applicants fairly in regards to any disclosure of conviction revealed at the application stage. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. If you currently reside outside of the UK we will require documentary proof of security/police clearance, in English.
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has a safeguarding policy for both adults and children and is committed to all safeguarding legislation and current standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of research trials or equivalent relevant experience/training and educated or working towards postgraduate degree level.
- Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC, HCPC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership.
Knowledge
- Leadership management experience in a health care setting.
- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations.
- Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set up of clinical research studies in a health and care setting.
- Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
- Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex Science Park Square
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AR-EMF20508-B6
Job locations
Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,
University of Sussex Science Park Square
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