Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Research Delivery Support Officer

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Seven Hills Research Clinic is a new clinic, which is part of the RDU, and specialises in supporting people with mood disorders and/or anxiety to take part in research. The clinic is funded by Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration - Mission (MHTRC-M) and is set up to accept referrals from both professional services and self-referrals.

As a Research Delivery Support Officer, you will play an important role in the development of the service. The Research Delivery Support Officer is a key role within the Seven Hills Research Clinic. The post holder will work alongside our dedicated research staff in clinical and non-clinical areas to support referrals into the clinic. This may also include supporting commercial and non commercial studies. They will also be responsible for the collection and collation of data both from study participant source data and that which is required for internal and external reports and key performance indicators.

Main duties of the job

o Work with members of the Seven Hills Research Team and the wider RDU team to ensure necessary quality standards for both the clinic and research delivery are being adhered to.

o Support individual members of the team with a variety of administrative and research activities, including site file management and the updating and maintenance of accurate up to date study documentation in a timely manner.

o Accurately enter data on a variety of study web-based platforms.

o Liaise with the team and other services involved in individual research study delivery.

o Collate information to send to other professional teams to support and maintain up to date patient care.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

22 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

457-26-7812221

Job locations

The Longley Center

Norwood Grange Drive

Sheffield

S5 7JT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the Seven Hills Research team, and wider Delivery Teams, with a range of activity to support referrals into the clinic and the delivery of studies across the Research Delivery Unit. This might include: o Undertaking study specific training and attending study meetings. o Organising study visits/ rooms and study equipment. o Preparing study documentation packs. o Booking participant transport, arranging expenses, couriers/dry ice. o Processing clinical samples. o Other general research activity as required.

Maintain, and keep up to date, the EDGE research management system and other electronic spreadsheets for recording participant and study-level progress in a timely way.

Maintain records of referrals and the progression of patients through the clinic to enable the team to progress

Support the preparation of regular routine information and reports under the direction of the management team.

Assist in maintaining efficient filing and electronic data storage systems and ensure prompt handling of correspondence and enquiries. Manage research study site files and other study documentation accurately, ensuring data is recorded in line with sponsor/trust requirements.

Liaise with individual members team regarding data discrepancies and invoicing requirements.

Assist with pre-screening potential research participants using protocol eligibility criteria.

Attend and contribute to team meetings, which may include development of service materials

Support the wider delivery team to ensure timely set-up and maintenance of studies

Assist with the life cycle of the studies including monitoring visits, closing down of studies and preparation of documentation for archiving.

Contribute to the arrangement of meetings, research events, promotional events and training sessions.

Support staff members completing study visits, in line with study protocols and trust SOPs

Contribute to the ongoing promotion of participant involvement in research of both service users and staff.

Order study supplies and equipment in accordance with individual budgets and protocol requirements.

Assist with maintaining petty cash and voucher floats.

When required, assist the Research Facilitators and Research Administrator with any other duties relating to study or office administration.

Support the development of patient and public involvement groups and Patient Research Ambassadors.

Promote service user involvement in research and research development.

Participate in regular supervision and undertake annual PDR as per Trust policy.

Attend all required Trust mandatory training and any training needed to fulfil requirements of the role.