About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will provide advice on research governance requirements and study costs. They will assist the Research Governance Lead with study setup, engaging with sponsors, clinicians, support departments and managers to ensure that research projects are approved and initiated in a timely manner.
The post-holder will provide appropriate support to the research team and assist with all allocated research governance tasks required to meet the needs of the team.
The post-holder will be based at Two Bridges, Chertsey but will be expected to attend events and meetings across the Trust's catchment area and at the clinical trial collaborators sites.
Main duties of the job
The role is responsible for coordinating the governance, regulatory, and administrative processes for clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with HRA guidance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and UK Clinical Trials Regulations. It supports study setup, approvals, costing, data management, reporting, and regulatory compliance while maintaining accurate research records and assisting with audits and inspections. The post holder also provides administrative support to the research team, including meeting coordination, financial tracking, database management, and communication with researchers, clinical teams, and external stakeholders.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent, preferably English Typing or word processing qualification GCP qualification
Desirable
Competent using MS Office Business or Administration qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Working in the NHS Working in Research
Desirable
Administrative experience
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Two Bridges
Guildford Street
Chertsey
KT16 9AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)