Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

The post holder will support the research team in ensuring that all research studies are implemented and run to the standards governed by the EU Clinical Trials Directive, ICH Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance Standards for Health and Social Research, and Trust R&D requirements.

The post holder will ensure that recruitment to commercially sponsored studies is on time and to target, in line with the locality plans, national High-Level Objective's (HLOs) and to a high-quality standard and will act as a source of advice and guidance.

Main duties of the job

To ensure high standards and continuity of care for research participants during the study and maintain lines of communication.
Support the Research and Delivery manager with the overall management of NIHR portfolio studies by developing robust and effective project plans to manage the delivery of complex and large-scale research projects

Identify new portfolio studies the Trust can engage in.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-7799150-CORP

Job locations

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey

KT16 9AU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Essential

oMasters level qualification in Clinical Research Management or relevant experience

Desirable

oExperience of Protocol development and review, with a focus on Inclusive research
oExperience of supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate staff
oSubstantial experience of conducting clinical trials in academia, NHS or industry
oExperience of working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with clinicians and scientists

Desirable

Essential

Research experience

Person Specification

Essential

oMasters level qualification in Clinical Research Management or relevant experience

Desirable

oExperience of Protocol development and review, with a focus on Inclusive research
oExperience of supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate staff
oSubstantial experience of conducting clinical trials in academia, NHS or industry
oExperience of working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with clinicians and scientists

Desirable

Essential

Research experience

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.