Lead Clinical Research Practitioner

Role Overview

The post holder will support the research team in ensuring that all research studies are implemented and run to the standards governed by the EU Clinical Trials Directive, ICH Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance Standards for Health and Social Research, and Trust R&D requirements. The post holder will ensure that recruitment to commercially sponsored studies is on time and to target, in line with the locality plans, national High-Level Objectives (HLOs) and to a high-quality standard and will act as a source of advice and guidance.

• To ensure high standards and continuity of care for research participants during the study and maintain lines of communication.
• Support the Research and Delivery manager with the overall management of NIHR portfolio studies by developing robust and effective project plans to manage the delivery of complex and large-scale research projects.
• Identify new portfolio studies the Trust can engage in.

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 Trusts 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.