Research Study Officer

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Prayer room/private spaces

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual /s

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride service to NNUH

24/7 confidential counselling

On-site Nursery

Staff discounts at on-site cafes

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Research Study Officer on a fixed-term contract/secondment for two years. You will lead feasibility, setup and ongoing management of studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with researchers, manage study files to GCP standards, and monitor recruitment and data to guide decisions on service costs, while collaborating across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Ability to work to local and national deadlines and targets.
• Demonstrates PRIDE values: People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate study feasibility, set up, approvals and ongoing management for studies at NNUH.
• Monitor recruitment and data to inform decisions on service costs and resources.
• Ensure study documentation aligns with GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to researchers on clinical research governance and regulatory matters.

Skills

Information synthesis

Decision making

Deadline driven

Role model (PRIDE values)

Equality & Inclusion

Education

First degree or equivalent

Job description

**Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment opportunity for 2 years**

Do you have a passion for research? The Research and Development department at NNUH is growing and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Study Officer to join a supportive and dynamic team to help us develop our service.

The R&D team is busy! You'll be joining a team that includes 5 research study officers who together manage the set-up of all research studies in the Trust. You could be supporting anything from a straightforward questionnaire-based project to a new drug intervention.

As Research Study Officer, you will be the 'go-to' person ahead of a study commencing - you will plan and organize all the finer details to ensure the smooth running of studies once active.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to confidently build relationships with a range of colleagues internally and externally, also enjoy a varied workload and be able to deliver results within set targets and strict deadlines.

Please note:

Because this post is for a time-limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis. Please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation will receive a fixed term contract. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

Main duties of the job

As a study officer you will be responsible for the facilitation of study feasibility, set up, approvals and ongoing research management for research studies taking place at NNUH. This will include tracking the status of studies from pre-approval to completion by reference to a comprehensive data and financial management system. You will monitor

recruitment into studies, identifies studies which require support with recruitment processes, investigate and resolve problems, and provide data to inform decisions about the allocation of service support costs. You will liaise with investigators to ensure that study files contain all documentation, as required by Good Clinical Practice (GCP), before a study can commence.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the approval of new studies and protocol amendments is achieved in accordance with national regulatory frameworks and set timelines.

The study officer will work closely with the Research Coordinators providing advice to researchers and investigators on clinical research management, regulation and governance so they will need a strong knowledge of work in this area.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2434 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the 'new entrant' criteria or have continually held one or more Skilled Worker visas prior to 4 April 2024.

Qualifications

• Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Experience

• Significant experience of working in a clinical research environment or similar

Skills

• Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
• Evidence of good problem solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis.
• Ability to work to local and national deadlines, objectives and targets.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working