Job vacancy: Deputy Director Research Operations, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton

Job summary

Main area: Research
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8d
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 282-CR1273

Employer: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Marsden Sutton
Town: Sutton
Salary: £97,283 - £111,278 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/03/2026 23:59

Deputy Director Research Operations

NHS AfC: Band 8d

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Strategic and Operational Management

2.1 Contribute to ensuring that the corporate aims and vision of the Trust relating to Clinical Research are achieved

2.2 To set the vision and determine the objectives of Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services, monitor performance against these and take corrective action where appropriate.

2.3 To lead, manage and develop a culture and environment where safe and high quality clinical research is consistently delivered across the division.

2.4 To take a lead in the planning of research delivery & management service developments (including new networks and substantial capital development) which most appropriately meet the needs of research and achieve the maximum return on the resources invested.

2.5 Take responsibility for components of strategy and policy developments related to Clinical Research.

2.6 Ensure Clinical Research is able to meet all national and local performance standards taking corrective action where necessary.

Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services

• Ensure the timely and efficient provision of Clinical Research Delivery & Management Services within the available resources.

• Monitor the quality of research delivery & management services, through internal and or external review.

• Maintain robust lines of communication with all staff including managers, consultant & nursing/AHP research leads and Senior Research Staff within ICR

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

Recognised management qualification, e.g. Masters level, or equivalent knowledge and experience
Demonstrable experience of operating successfully with NHS processes and systems
Demonstrable understanding of clinical trial regulations and operational processes
Project management qualification/ equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience of managing/ leading a service/ team
Experience in leading and managing teams responsible for the delivery of clinical trials
Experience of senior leadership in a clinical research setting within the NHS, preferably within oncology
Experience of developing resources and systems for the improvement of clinical research delivery
Experience of staff management
Experience of appraising and developing staff
Evidence of leadership and team building
Experience of preparing and presenting to a senior management group

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to clearly express themselves in wide range of situations. Ability to present on behalf of the Trust at local, national and international meetings.
Broad understanding of the NHS, clinical research strategy & prioritys and key policy issues which effect performance

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.