Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse

Job overview

Agile Research Delivery Team- Senior Research Nurse

Band 5 – Permanent contract

Join the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE-RRDN) and take the next step in your research career!

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Research Nurse to join our Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT), supporting the delivery of high-quality research across the South East region. This post is based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner to further develop their career within a dynamic and innovative research delivery model.

Base for this role

Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,

University of Sussex

Science Park Square,

Brighton BN1 9SB

Main duties of the job

About the role

As part of our Agile Research Delivery Team, you will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies across a variety of settings, including primary care, community services, residential care, and hospitals.

Working alongside Research Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Research Facilitators, you will:

- Lead and coordinate the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies

- Support study set-up, including site engagement

- Identify, screen, recruit, and consent participants

- Manage participant follow-up and ensure protocol adherence

- Collect, manage, and ensure high-quality research data

- Maintain accurate study documentation in line with regulatory requirements

- Act as a key point of contact for study teams and stakeholders

You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own workload and contributing to the successful delivery of multiple studies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role base :

Unit 77, 1st Floor (Ph2) Sussex Innovation Centre,

University of Sussex

Science Park Square,

Brighton BN1 9SB

Please refer to the full Job description & person specification

About the team

The Agile Research Delivery Team is a dynamic and flexible workforce designed to transform how research is delivered across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. With three teams operating across the region, we pride ourselves on a “one team, one workforce” approach, collaborative, inclusive, and focused on delivering research that makes a real difference to patient care.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in healthcare or research delivery.

You will:

- Have experience supporting or delivering clinical research studies

- Demonstrate a strong understanding of research governance and regulatory requirements

- Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail

- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

A driving licence and access to a car are essential, as you will be required to travel across the region. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.

Why join us?

- Be part of an innovative and growing research delivery model

- Take a leading role in delivering research across diverse healthcare settings

- Develop your leadership and coordination skills within research

- Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities

- Contribute to research that improves patient outcomes

If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online.

The Royal Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made for any candidates with a disability.

Important:

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.

If you have not heard from us within three weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means that your application was not successful.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

The Trust aims to treat all applicants fairly in regards to any disclosure of conviction revealed at the application stage. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. If you currently reside outside of the UK we will require documentary proof of security/police clearance, in English.

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has a safeguarding policy for both adults and children and is committed to all safeguarding legislation and current standards.