Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse - People Flexi-Bank

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Job summary

The primary role of the research nurse, within the Research Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is to support a portfolio of mental health and dementia clinical trials. You will be responsible for assessing and monitoring research participants, liaising with study partners, recruitment of trial participants, collecting and processing biological samples and participant data as per the trial protocol.

It is essential that the post holder has experience in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous).

We are committed to developing staff in line with Trust visions and values. There are opportunities for personal and professional growth, including courses to develop clinical and leadership skills.

The post holder will also work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary research team in the management of clinical trial participants on studies to which you are assigned.

The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

The post holder will be predominantly based at Two Bridges in Chertsey, but will be expected to conduct study visits in the community and attend events and meetings across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

Collecting laboratory samples (such as blood and urine).

Processing laboratory samples (training will be provided if required).

Assessing and monitoring research participants including vital signs, ECGs and recording adverse events.

Ensure the safe administration of clinical trial medication via various routes of administration (Including, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous).

Conduct study visits at Two Bridges, at other healthcare facilities in the Trust and in the community.

Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Research:

Identify and screen potential research participants.

Ensure research participants are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trials.

Ensure that study visits and study activities are conducted according to the study protocol.

Ensure that study data is accurately collected, recorded in clinical report forms and appropriately stored in databases.

Record and report adverse events which occur whilst participants are under trials to the study. Inform the study coordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities of adverse events as per the study protocol.

Adhere to the principles of the International Conference of Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), research governance standards and UK Clinical Trial Regulations

Support the set up and management of a portfolio of trials

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

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.

Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trusts to work for? This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£19.59 to £24.14 an hour pro-rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-PFB-RESEARCHNURSE

Job locations

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey, Surrey

KT16 9JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication:

Maintain effective communication with clinical trial participants and study partners

Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research and encourage referral service users in the Trust to research within SABP

Establish and maintain good channels of communication with other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non-commercial and commercial sponsors.

Establish and maintain good working relationships within the research team

Education:

Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical and research skills and professional awareness.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication:

Maintain effective communication with clinical trial participants and study partners

Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research and encourage referral service users in the Trust to research within SABP

Establish and maintain good channels of communication with other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non-commercial and commercial sponsors.

Establish and maintain good working relationships within the research team

Education:

Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical and research skills and professional awareness.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
  • 2 years post qualification nursing experience
  • Competent and signed off in medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous)
  • Competent and trained in phlebotomy and cannulation
  • Holds a valid full UK driving license

Desirable

  • Post qualification NHS experience
  • Experience working in a clinical trial as a Research Nurse
  • Experience working with mental health and dementia patients
  • ICH-GCP training certificate or prepared to work towards achieving this
  • Access to own vehicle
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
  • 2 years post qualification nursing experience
  • Competent and signed off in medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous)
  • Competent and trained in phlebotomy and cannulation
  • Holds a valid full UK driving license

Desirable

  • Post qualification NHS experience
  • Experience working in a clinical trial as a Research Nurse
  • Experience working with mental health and dementia patients
  • ICH-GCP training certificate or prepared to work towards achieving this
  • Access to own vehicle

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey, Surrey

KT16 9JU


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey, Surrey

KT16 9JU


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Flexi-Bank Recruitment Team

People Flexi-Bank Recruitment Team

rsch.jointhebank@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£19.59 to £24.14 an hour pro-rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-PFB-RESEARCHNURSE

Job locations

Two Bridges

Guildford Street

Chertsey, Surrey

KT16 9JU


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