Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Development
- Grade
- AfC Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (12 month fixed term contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AR-EMF19447
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £40,617 - £48,778 per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research nurse/Research Practitioner
AfC Band 6
Job overview
Applications are invited for a research nurse or clinical research practitioner, based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the access and medicine research team supporting our developing portfolio.
As a team member you will be working on cutting edge research protocols aiming to delivery research opportunities to patients and forging forward medical treatments, procedures and technologies.
In addition, there is recognition that to successfully recruit and retain nursing staff to research a flexible and varied approach to job planning is preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in the team that encourages Research & Development and Innovation whilst maintaining skills and developing services that deliver excellent patient care.
Ideally we are looking for a someon with experience in any field of medicine and research, looking for a new challenge and the desire to expand their knowledge base and their career within the field of clinical research.
The post holder will be organised, have a flexible approach to work and be motivated to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The role of the research nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) will be to support the set up and delivery of research. The role will involve screening patients and monitoring patients during studies, assisting with clinical investigations and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The research nurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for patients undergoing cancer treatments.
Working for our organisation
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.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.
• To assist the team leader in leading the team in the provision of high quality, research based, care that is patient focused.
• To support the team leader in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Level One Registration (if applying as a nurse).
- Graduate level qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience at similar level in relevant field.
Desirable criteria
- CRP registration (or working towards).
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant clinical/research experience
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies
- Management of resources
- Clinical trials experience
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louisa Zouita
- Job title
- Research Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
- Additional information
For more information please contact:
Louisa Zouita Research Team Leader:
01483 571122 ex 4515/3496 (Tues- Friday)
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