The closing date is 06 July 2026
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the management and delivery of clinical research in various specialities such as Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cancer, Critical Care and Emergency Department among other specialities that are new at KGH.
Ensuring that it is conducted according to ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines and department safeguards for the well-being of patient/study participants.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to and liaising with other staff. This includes the provision of specialist research related education and training.
Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to research delivery within the clinical setting.
In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, facilitate good quality research, lead and develop the research nurse team and monitor standards of care.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of delegated teams of research nurses ensuring appropriate cover and skill mix for smooth running of research projects. Monitoring their performance and resolving issues – including HR issues, recruitment, appraisal, mentorship, and career development.
Liaise with the Principal Investigators (PIs), allocate research projects to research nurses/AHPs, using professional judgement to assess workload and nursing capacity and ensure studies are delivered to time and targets.
Main duties of the job
Expert Nursing Practice
Responsible for the management and delivery of complex research studies as an expert, autonomous research practitioner with specialist skills and within clinical competencies.
This includes:
Ensuring high standards and continuity of care for research participants during their study participation.
Provide expert, specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and other health professionals as appropriate.
Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team and maintaining excellent links with staff in clinic, ward, and treatment areas regarding the protocol and care required for study/trial participants.
Assessing patients/study participants for eligibility for research and monitoring their condition throughout their participation.
Maintaining accurate documentation of events in the clinical and research notes and ensuring timely safety reporting.
Contributing to the on-going development of clinical research within the Trust and partners in line with the NIHR agenda.
Obtain, develop and maintain theoretical and practical knowledge of critical illness and common underlying conditions seen in critical care and keep up to date with relevant research.
Perform trial-specific tests and interventions and administer trial medications as required.
Provide information, expert advice and support to actual and potential participants regarding their participation in clinical research in order to obtain effective informed consent
Person Specification
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users.
Desirable
- Ability to set direction and lead a team of research professionals.
- Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications NMC Level One Registration- RN Adult.
- Masters level qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- ICH GCP & EU Clinical Trial Directive certificated.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
Desirable
- Post registration teaching qualification (e.g. 998 or mentorship course).
- Relevant post registration.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within clinical setting.
- Substantial post registration experience in research, managing own portfolio of trials.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.
- In depth understanding of research methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
- Basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and co- ordinate work of self and others.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable managerial/team leader experience.
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff.
Desirable
- Experience in service developing and business planning.
- An understanding of resource management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).