Research Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Research Assistant (Secondment opportunity considered)
Band: Band 4
Hours: Full time (37.5hrs)
12 months Fixed Term Contract
Base: The post holder will be based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital
Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic Research Team contributing to the future development of procedures, medications and therapies? Would you like to develop your research skills and gain invaluable hands on training while being involved in clinical research?
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within the cancer research team as a Research Assistant. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including the Team leader, Research radiotherapy/nurses/practitioner, Principal Investigators and the wider research teams at the Royal Surrey County Hospital within the St Lukes oncology portfolio.
This role would suit someone who is new to clinical research and a novice looking to expand their knowledge and experience in the field of NHS clinical research. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their clinical research career who is keen to learn the process and governance around delivery of research within an NHS Trust. You will be very interested in working across the various cancer specialties.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Assistant roles across Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,405 - £28,976 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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