Job summary
**Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment opportunity for 2 years**
Do you have a passion for research? Would you like to work in a state-of-the-art building amongst a budding team of researchers and scientists?
The Research and Development department at NNUH is growing and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Study Officer to join a supportive and dynamic team to help us develop our service.The R&D team is busy! You'll be joining a team of 22, including 6 research study officers who together manage the set-up of around 90 studies at any one time. You could be supporting anything from a straightforward questionnaire-based project to a new drug intervention.
As Research Study Officer, you will be the 'go-to' person ahead of a study commencing - you will plan and organize all the finer details to ensure the smooth running of studies once active.
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to confidently build relationships with a range of colleagues internally and externally, also enjoy a varied workload and be able to deliver results within set targets and strict deadlines.
** If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported **
Full time: 37.5 hours per week.
Interview date: 11th April 2025.
Main duties of the job
As a study officer you will be responsible for the facilitation of study feasibility, set up, approvals and ongoing research management for research studies taking place at NNUH. This will include tracking the status of studies from pre-approval to completion by reference to a comprehensive data and financial management system. You will monitorrecruitment into studies, identifies studies which require support with recruitment processes, investigate and resolve problems, and provide data to inform decisions about the allocation of service support costs. You will liaise with investigators to ensure that study files contain all documentation, as required by Good Clinical Practice (GCP), before a study can commence.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the approval of new studies and protocol amendments is achieved in accordance with national regulatory frameworks and set timelines.
The study officer will work closely with the Grants Co-Ordinator, Research Governance Co-Ordinator and the Commercial Research Co-Ordinator providing advice to researchers and investigators on clinical research management, regulation and governance so they will need a strong working knowledge in this area.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- The post holder ensures that the necessary Research Governance standards for local research projects are being adhered to so that the Trust can provide confirmation of capacity and capability for research to take place.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that studies are discussed with Service Support Departments / Directorates, and there is a full understanding of their requirements; the post holder assists as required to facilitate Service department support and their formal signature of approval.
- The post holder works with key Trust and University staff to promote a supportive environment for undertaking research. This includes assisting in the preparation and confirmation of honorary contracts in accordance with the Research Passport and inter-Trust agreements.
- The post holder liaises with other staff in the Research & Innovation Services Office based at UEA to share information on joint projects with the aim of reducing duplication of requests to Investigators and to improve performance in approvals time and in recruitment to time and target.
- The post holder supports Site-Specific Assessments by ensuring that all required checks are undertaken and evidenced.
- The post holder ensures that the cost implications of research activities have been appropriately considered in liaison with other senior Trust and Clinical Research Network: Eastern staff.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2434 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the 'new entrant' criteria or have continually held one or more Skilled Worker visas prior to 4 April 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- The post holder ensures that the necessary Research Governance standards for local research projects are being adhered to so that the Trust can provide confirmation of capacity and capability for research to take place.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that studies are discussed with Service Support Departments / Directorates, and there is a full understanding of their requirements; the post holder assists as required to facilitate Service department support and their formal signature of approval.
- The post holder works with key Trust and University staff to promote a supportive environment for undertaking research. This includes assisting in the preparation and confirmation of honorary contracts in accordance with the Research Passport and inter-Trust agreements.
- The post holder liaises with other staff in the Research & Innovation Services Office based at UEA to share information on joint projects with the aim of reducing duplication of requests to Investigators and to improve performance in approvals time and in recruitment to time and target.
- The post holder supports Site-Specific Assessments by ensuring that all required checks are undertaken and evidenced.
- The post holder ensures that the cost implications of research activities have been appropriately considered in liaison with other senior Trust and Clinical Research Network: Eastern staff.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2434 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the 'new entrant' criteria or have continually held one or more Skilled Worker visas prior to 4 April 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment or similar
Skills
Essential
- Ability to accurately interpret and present data in appropriate formats.
- Evidence of good problem solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis
- Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment or similar
Skills
Essential
- Ability to accurately interpret and present data in appropriate formats.
- Evidence of good problem solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis
- Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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).
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.
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).
