Research Study Officer | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Study Officer | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Company: Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 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. 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. 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: Flexible working hours 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 cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap. 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. This advert closes on Friday 20 Nov 2026 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust