Research Facilitator

Research Facilitator

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 July 2026

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.

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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

• GCSE or equivalent, preferably English
• Typing or word processing qualification
• Business or Administration qualification or equivalent experience

• Working in the NHS
• Working in Research

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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust