Agile Research Delivery Team Administrator
The closing date is 27 January 2026
Job summary
Are you ready to take on a new and exciting challenge?Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working across a variety of healthcare settings?
The Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Administrator to support our innovative and mobile research team. Working across Secondary Care, Primary Care, and Wider Care settings, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Commercial and Non-Commercial research studies and clinical trials across South East Regional Research Delivery Network.
Previous research experience is not essential, full training will be provided. You'll work as part of a flexible, multidisciplinary team, supporting the set up and administration of studies across multiple organisations and care environments, helping to make high quality research accessible to patients and participants across the region.The post is hosted by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, with an operational base in Guildford. This area forms one of three sub-regions within the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN).If you're passionate about improving healthcare through research and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that works flexibly across care settings, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
The focus for this role is for the post holder to work closely with and support Research Nurses/ CRPs/ AHPs/ Research Facilitators in the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings.
This will require flexible working across disciplines and the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) region and will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols.
The role will support different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will be accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Nurse/ CRP/ AHP/ Facilitator.
Key working relationships for this post include the wider Agile Research Delivery Team, researchers and research delivery teams within a range of different health and care settings. The post holder will also be required to forge strong, positive relationships with patients, participants, carers and members of the public in the course of delivering NIHR studies. Further important key relationships will be with other RRDN teams including the Workforce and People team, study sponsors, Contract Research Organisations CROs), primary care, community, public health and social care organisations, and trust R&I teams.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
13 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AR-EMF19719
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Leggett Building
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Leggett Building
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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