Digital Research Access Manager – NHS Brighton

Role-themed stock image of medical professionals reviewing digital data for the NHS Digital Research Access Manager vacancy in Brighton

Website University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Digital Research Access Manager at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The Band 8a role will lead digital work designed to speed up commercial clinical-research delivery and widen access to trials across Sussex.

Job details

  • Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
  • Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE
  • Salary: £57,528–£64,750 a year
  • Hours: 37.5 hours a week; full-time, part-time, job-share and flexible-working patterns listed
  • Contract: Fixed term for 24 months
  • Closing date: 15 October 2026 at 11.59pm
  • Interview date: 2 November 2026
  • Reference: 279-8293874-SEP26

About the role

The manager will lead a digital workstream for the Commercial Research Delivery Centre Sussex, linking NHS trusts, GP practices, care homes, community pharmacies and research partners. Responsibilities include governance, performance reporting, data-protection compliance and developing digital pathways to identify potential research participants more efficiently.

The advert describes the opportunity as time-limited and expected to be undertaken on a secondment basis. Existing staff should discuss release with their line manager before applying.

How to apply

Read the full person specification and apply through the official NHS recruitment page.

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