Job summary The post holder will play a key role in the development and delivery of research projects at the Trust, enabling the Trust to grow its research business. You will join a team involved in the provision and maintenance of systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and advice to ensure high quality research performance and compliance with relevant regulations. You will be involved in reviewing and advising on project design, ethical and Health Research Authority (HRA) application/approval processes, contract arrangements, essential documents, clinical trial planning, safety reporting, GCP monitoring and audit as well as providing relevant training and advice related to clinical research throughout the organisation. You will support the set-up and initiation of research projects within the Trust, ensuring sound contractual and financial arrangements; and in accordance with the relevant national and local regulatory frameworks and national research timelines and performance targets. The role encompasses all aspects of non-commercial and commercial research which is mainly multi-centred National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. Main duties of the job For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. About us We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:o Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.o National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.o We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year plus high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 326-7081387-AW Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Experience of supporting the approval and set up processes of research studies in the NHS, Academic or industry (commercial) setting Good understanding of NHS R&D environment, HRA, research ethics, research funding and the UK policy framework for health and social care research Experience of compiling and writing SOPs and organisational level policies Experience in auditing and/or monitoring studies Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Experience of supporting the approval and set up processes of research studies in the NHS, Academic or industry (commercial) setting Good understanding of NHS R&D environment, HRA, research ethics, research funding and the UK policy framework for health and social care research Experience of compiling and writing SOPs and organisational level policies Experience in auditing and/or monitoring studies Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement 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. Employer details Employer name Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)