Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Research Support Officer

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

Role can also be offered as band 5 development role with ability to progress to band 6 after 12 months in post subject to criteria being met.

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.

If you have made an application within the last 3 months, you do not need to re-apply.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Date posted

12 June 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

326-7275759-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

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)

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)