Lead Research Nurse - B8a

The Lead Research Nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering RSFT's 5-year RD&I Strategy and advancing the Trust's Clinical Strategy. This post leads and manages a multidisciplinary research delivery team across Oncology, Radiotherapy, Access & Medicine, Women's & Children, Surgery, Diagnostics, clinical support services, and the expanding Community research portfolio. The role provides clinical leadership to Band 7 research team leaders, drives research growth across divisions, and supports Trust-wide clinical research training. Working closely with the Research Matron and RD&I Senior Leadership Team, the post supports strategic development, cross-site collaboration with ASPH, and expansion of commercial and non-commercial research. The aim is to strengthen research culture, improve patient outcomes, and enhance staff development across the organisation., The Lead Research Nurse oversees Band 7 team leaders and ensures effective delivery of the Trust's research portfolio. The role works with PIs, commercial partners, divisional research leads, SERRDN specialty leads and multidisciplinary teams across RSFT and ASPH to support smooth study delivery, operational performance and staff development. Responsibilities include leading the research delivery workforce, supporting funding and commercial opportunities, and monitoring research activity across all specialties. The post holder applies expert knowledge of interventional and non-interventional trials and research governance to expand the Trust's portfolio. The role identifies opportunities for innovation, supports income delivery, and enhances research quality. Clinically, the post holder leads training and development for research nurses, CRPs and AHPs, and contributes to Trust-wide research education alongside the Research Matron.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.