Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Research Coordinator

The closing date is 10 September 2025

Job summary

Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic Research Team contributing to the future development of cancer prevention and treatment?

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within our research team as the Research Co-ordinator across our research portfolio.

The Research Coordinator (RC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the RC supports, facilitates clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. By performing these duties, the RC works with the PI, research nurses/practitioners, research team, sponsor Trust to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, feasibility, and other related aspects of the clinical study during set up, maintenance and close out.

The RC is responsible for the coordination of specific clinical trials within their allocated Clinical Research Team. Working closely with the study lead of each trial, they are responsible for ensuring their allocated clinical trials are set up, managed/maintained and closed out in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and RD&I Office requirements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the Research team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust. The purpose of the job is to set up and maintain studies, including invoicing and study closure and data entry and query resolution.

Having achieved Foundation Trust status and been identified as a CHKS 40 Top Hospital and a Top 100 Healthcare employer, our focus is to offer the best possible care and treatment outcomes for our patients, and to continue to be the employer of choice for our staff. We focus on giving our patients the best outcomes of care and an excellent experience whilst in our hospital.

We have on-going departmental, NIHR portfolio and commercial clinical trial activity with numerous trials currently open to recruitment, in follow up and many in development and set up.

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.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF18968

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Research Coordinator (RC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the RC supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. By performing these duties, the RC works with the PI, research nurses, research team, sponsor, and Trust to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study.

The RC is responsible for the coordination of specific clinical trials within their allocated Clinical Research Team. Working closely with the lead research nurse/practioner of each trial, they are responsible for ensuring their allocated clinical trials are set up and managed in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and RD&I Office requirements.

Ideally with previous co-ordination experience having worked within a hospital setting and familiar with medical terminology, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Research Coordinator (RC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI). While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the RC supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. By performing these duties, the RC works with the PI, research nurses, research team, sponsor, and Trust to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Significant demonstrable experience of working within a Clinical trials setting.
Trial coordination, set up / close out
Data Management
Financial tracking

Desirable

Monitoring of clinical trials
Experience of working within a number of different specialties.
Study design
Negotiation skills with regard to costs with Pharmaceutical companies.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to A level or equivalent knowledge. Or able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Significant demonstrable experience of working within a Clinical trials setting.
Trial coordination, set up / close out
Data Management
Financial tracking

Desirable

Monitoring of clinical trials
Experience of working within a number of different specialties.
Study design
Negotiation skills with regard to costs with Pharmaceutical companies.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to A level or equivalent knowledge. Or able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post.

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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