Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Therapeutic Services Research Lead

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Job summary

As the post holder, you will play a key role in the provision for research projects undertaken by the Therapeutic services business unit to develop the research capabilities within the division and wider Trust.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

Part time: 19.75 hours per week

Interview date: 21st April 2026

Main duties of the job

Overview of Essential Responsibilities

To develop and maintain effective communications and excellent working relations with all directorates, internal and

external researchers, external academic research partners and other relevant stakeholders. Preparation of patient

pathways for research, communicating to ensure all protocol time points are met for research participants and, recognising

onward impact of trial treatment's and breach of protocols if delays take place.

To liaise with therapy leads, Associate AHP Director and Senior Operational Manager (SOM) to manage capacity and

demand for research, offering explanations and ensuring all avenues have been exhausted before declining a research study.

To liaise directly with the R&D facilitators to ensure all approvals are received in a timely fashion in accordance with the

National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Higher level objective "Time to Target" time frames for all research applications.

To formulate agendas and chair therapy research meetings communicating effectively and appropriately at all levels.

Working alongside Divisional Research Lead, Associate AHP Director, SOM and therapy leads to develop therapeutic services research provision strategies.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-F2100

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2212 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant professional qualification E.G. NMC, HCPC Registration.

Skills

Essential

Extensive knowledge of clinical research and the research environment in order to give credible advice to those involved in clinical research
Knowledge and understanding of research governance and research management in the NHS

Experience

Essential

Experience of initiating and leading change and process improvements

Attitude & Aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant professional qualification E.G. NMC, HCPC Registration.

Skills

Essential

Extensive knowledge of clinical research and the research environment in order to give credible advice to those involved in clinical research
Knowledge and understanding of research governance and research management in the NHS

Experience

Essential

Experience of initiating and leading change and process improvements

Attitude & Aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

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