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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Research and Development (R&D) Officer

The closing date is 25 July 2025

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Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to join the Joint Research and Enterprise Service (JRES) as an Assistant Research and Development Officer. This 12-month fixed-term role is being offered as maternity cover.

In this role, you will support research governance and facilitation processes, working closely with academics and clinicians, particularly in the oversight and coordination of clinical studies conducted at St George's.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide a high standard of service to researchers, offering continuous support and guidance throughout the research life cycle. This role is vital to ensuring that clinical research conducted at St George's upholds the highest standards of scientific integrity, governance, and ethical practice.

The post-holder will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships with research delivery professionals both within the organisation and with external collaborators. The ideal candidate will be able to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment while demonstrating excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills. A strong commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail is essential.

About us

Being employed by St George's gives you access to a wide range of resources to support your personal and professional development.

There are a range of staff benefits offered to all employees of St George's including Cycle to Work Schemes, Interest Free Season Ticket Loans and Sports and Leisure Facilities.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum including inner london HACS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7253826-A&C-Z

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, providing advice on study feasibility, guiding academics and clinicians through the approval process, and offering ongoing support to facilitate successful study delivery.

For a full outline of the key responsibilities and duties, please refer to the job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, providing advice on study feasibility, guiding academics and clinicians through the approval process, and offering ongoing support to facilitate successful study delivery.

For a full outline of the key responsibilities and duties, please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • English and Math at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree in a bioscience or medical subject
  • Trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience in an NHS, University or clinical research environment

Desirable

  • Experience of HRA, MHRA and NHS Management Permission approval processes
  • Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
  • Knowledge and experience with using systems such as the Local Portfolio Management System - EDGE.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to effectively organise own workload with minimum of supervision and to work within tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of writing and working to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Knowledge of NIHR/NHS research agenda
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • English and Math at GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree in a bioscience or medical subject
  • Trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience in an NHS, University or clinical research environment

Desirable

  • Experience of HRA, MHRA and NHS Management Permission approval processes
  • Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
  • Knowledge and experience with using systems such as the Local Portfolio Management System - EDGE.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to effectively organise own workload with minimum of supervision and to work within tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of writing and working to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Knowledge of NIHR/NHS research agenda

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Development and Delivery Manager

Kate Chapman

kchapman@citystgeorges.ac.uk

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Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum including inner london HACS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7253826-A&C-Z

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting London

SW17 0QT


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