Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Research nurse/Research Practitioner

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Job summary

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.

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

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF19447

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

  • NMC Level One Registration (if applying as a nurse).
  • Graduate level qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience at similar level in relevant field.

Desirable

  • CRP registration (or working towards).

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Level One Registration (if applying as a nurse).
  • Graduate level qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience at similar level in relevant field.

Desirable

  • CRP registration (or working towards).

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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 NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Team Leader

Louisa Zouita

l.zouita@nhs.net

01483571122

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF19447

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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