Agile Research Delivery Team Research Facilitator

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a motivated individual to join their research team in Brighton. The successful candidate will deliver National Institute for Health research studies across varied health settings, engaging with stakeholders. Key responsibilities include managing research governance and participant care. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, leadership experience, and knowledge of clinical research compliance. The role offers a salary of £40,617 to £48,778, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work across care settings

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of clinical research studies and their governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and/or setup of National Institute for Health research studies.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote research activity.
• Accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Team Manager.

Skills

Leadership management experience

Knowledge of UK Clinical Trials Regulations

Knowledge of governance framework

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in a science or health-related discipline

Postgraduate degree (or working towards)

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to take on a new and exciting challenge? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working across a variety of healthcare settings? Are you looking to develop new skills and contribute to improving patient care through research? If so, we'd love to hear from you. The Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our innovative and mobile research team.

You will play a key role in research support for wider care settings, supporting the set up and delivery of a diverse portfolio of Commercial and Non-Commercial research studies and clinical trials across the South East Research Delivery Network. This role will involve engaging with stakeholders to promote research activity, site identification, set up and associated governance across wider care settings. Ongoing professional development will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a healthcare background who is eager to build a career in research with a focus on wider care settings.

Main Duties of the Job

You’ll work as part of a flexible, multidisciplinary team, supporting the set up and delivery of studies across multiple organisations and care environments, helping to make high‑quality research accessible to patients and participants across the region. The post is hosted by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, with an operational base in either Kent, Surrey or Sussex.

There may be occasions where you will contribute to activities across the three counties to support wider network priorities and ensure flexible study set‑up and delivery across the region. As this role involves travel, access to a car and a full driving licence is preferred. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Trust’s expenses policy.

If you’re passionate about improving healthcare through research and want to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team that works flexibly across care settings, we encourage you to apply. Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

About Us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure 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 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 Trust’s 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: 13 January 2026

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: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 384‑AR‑EMF19726

Job locations: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, Sussex, GU2 7XX

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The focus for this role is to lead the delivery and/or set‑up of National Institute for Health and Care Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings. This will require flexible autonomous working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region.

This post has a dual function and the post holder will either lead on research delivery and/or research support for wider care settings dependent upon regional need.

Research delivery will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow‑up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols. Research support will involve engaging with stakeholders to promote research activity, site identification, set‑up and associated governance.

The post holder will need interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders to maximise engagement opportunities.

This post may contribute to line management for and leadership of a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings.

The role will work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team.

The post holder will also work closely with the Study Support Service and the Stakeholder and Engagement team.

The post holder will be accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Team (Clinical) Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a science or health‑related discipline or in another field with experience of research trials or equivalent relevant experience/training and educated or working towards postgraduate degree level.
• CRPs should be on or working towards accredited registration with the AHCS.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Leadership management experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations.
• Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the set‑up and delivery of clinical research studies in a health and care setting.
• Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies or a customer‑focused role.
• Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres.

Desirable

• Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership.

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, Brighton, Sussex, GU2 7XX

Employer’s website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)