ARDT Research Officer
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0696 |
Summary
This role is central to supporting the delivery of high-quality research across a range of wider care settings, including GP and Dental Practices, ensuring compliance with national standards, and facilitating effective communication between sponsors, investigators, wider care organisations, and research participants. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting study set-up and delivery, and ensuring alignment with the NIHR RDN Portfolio Policy. They will also contribute to service improvement, stakeholder engagement, and the development of innovative approaches to research delivery. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across regional and national teams, helping to drive continuous improvement in research delivery and ensuring that patients, carers, and the public remain at the heart of the RDNs work. Strategic Leadership & Governance Act as a liaison between stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment of objectives. Work in accordance with governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and professional standards (e.g. Good Clinical Practice, Data Protection). Information Management & Administration Analyse and interpret complex information to support research delivery decisions. Ensure data quality and integrity within RDN portfolio systems, addressing issues proactively. Support the implementation of Information Governance best practice. Operational Management Support efficient study set-up, acting as the main NIHR Network contact where required. Monitor study progress, supporting stakeholders to resolve issues and meet agreed targets. Facilitate feasibility and capacity assessments to ensure timely study delivery. Service Improvement & Development Identify and contribute to service improvement opportunities. Support continuous improvement projects to optimise processes and stakeholder experience. Help organise communities of practice and knowledge-sharing events. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with sponsors, funders, investigators, and research sites. Support engagement with research-nave sites to widen access to research opportunities. Ensure inclusive communication with participants, carers, and the public, respecting diverse needs. Promote patient, carer, and public involvement in research design, delivery, and dissemination. Financial & Performance Management Support cost attribution and allocation processes for studies. Contribute to performance monitoring, reporting, and delivery against KPIs. Collaborate with colleagues to align with the national RDN Performance and Operating Framework. Life Sciences & Industry Engagement Support business development activity with life sciences partners, signposting expertise and knowledge to enable high-quality research delivery. Other Requirements Willingness to work flexibly and occasionally travel across the RDN region, including occasional evenings or weekends, in line with service demands. Commitment to delivering a high standard of care to research participants.