Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a clinical research nurse or clinical research co-ordinator to join our established research delivery team at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Trust and support recruitment to clinical research studies.  

We are supporting research activity in a wide range of clinical specialities including paediatrics, cardiology, dermatology, diabetes, anaesthetics, surgery, oncology, reproductive health, rheumatology and stroke. Our research portfolio is growing steadily as we further our aim of increasing participation in research. 

The role requires excellent communication, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in order to meet competing demands.

This post represents an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated individual with prior experience in clinical research, to develop their skills and knowledge further in the area of managing research studies within the NHS. We wish to increase the number of patients participating in research studies at our Trust and this role will work closely with our research nurses and assistants to set up new studies and support patient recruitment into those studies.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.