The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Research Support Officer

The closing date is 19 January 2026

Job summary

The TONiC study is one of the highest recruiting studies on the NIHR portfolio. We seek a replacement full-time Support Officer to join the team to deliver the day to day running of the study. We are looking for a team member with well-organised research skills alongside very good people skills. The post will include research clinics to perform clinical assessments, distribute and collect questionnaires, take blood samples and generally support the participants during their attendance and participation, so the successful candidates must enjoy interacting regularly with patient participants such as providing questionnaires, phone calls, emailed reminders etc. No clinical skills are required prior to appointment, as all necessary training can be provided. The TONiC study protocols are well established as the study began in 2012 but these new phases involve digital communication such as Apps, newsletters and surveys, and biosamples, so the Support Officer must be adaptable and willing to learn when working with the Principal Investigator, Data Lead, and labs to provide high quality TONiC data for integration; for more information see https://www.finders-study.org/. The project offers excellent opportunities for career development and appointments are for 1 year initially. The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's only specialist neurosciences trust. Our specialist staff offer a world class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles; and in helping people suffering from long term neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will not be required to have experience in digital data collection or genetic research but must be able to organise their time to recruit and collect data from high numbers of participants, and work with the Data Lead, Study Co-ordinator and labs to provide high quality TONiC data for integration; for more information seehttps://www.finders-study.org/. The project offers excellent opportunities for career development and appointments are for 3 years initially. The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's only specialist neurosciences trust. Our specialist staff offer a world class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles; and in helping people suffering from long term neurological conditions.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7688396

Job locations

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Essential/Desired

Essential

oExperience of clinical research in the UK, ICH GCP and Research Governance trained, and familiar with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
oKnowledge of the REC and R&D application processes
oKnowledge of requirements and practicalities of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance, together with the ability to disseminate this knowledge and information
oOffice management and clerical skills
oHave excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
oEducated to Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject Or experience in the relevant field

Desirable

oExperience of analysing medical data, preferably in an NHS or pharmaceutical company environment
oMasters or other higher degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject
oExperience of using databases, such as Access and FileMaker
oEvidence of continuing professional development

Person Specification

Essential/Desired

Essential

oExperience of clinical research in the UK, ICH GCP and Research Governance trained, and familiar with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
oKnowledge of the REC and R&D application processes
oKnowledge of requirements and practicalities of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance, together with the ability to disseminate this knowledge and information
oOffice management and clerical skills
oHave excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
oEducated to Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject Or experience in the relevant field

Desirable

oExperience of analysing medical data, preferably in an NHS or pharmaceutical company environment
oMasters or other higher degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject
oExperience of using databases, such as Access and FileMaker
oEvidence of continuing professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7BB

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7BB

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)