The closing date is 28 July 2026
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative nurse to join the Research and Innovation Department to support with a variety of commercial and academic clinical trials.
The role offers a unique opportunity and includes close liaison with clinicians, data managers, pharmaceutical companies, outpatient and inpatient staff.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in research, will be organised and efficient and will enjoy working in a fast paced environment with a variety of stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The role will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating research nursing care and providing support to patients who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial programme.
This includes ensuring the clinical trial has received full approval to proceed from R&I, collecting data, interviewing, supporting, monitoring patients, and data entry. Clinical aspects of the role will include phlebotomy, analysis of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation.
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered nurse (NMC registration)
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to teach & assess
- Research qualification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of involving patients in service development
- Knowledge of the relevance of Governance and risk management within clinical practice
Desirable
- Up to date Good Clinical Practice training
- Knowledge of Research Governance
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant experience of working in a clinical setting at band 5 or above, involving patients or service users
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Previous, relevant experience of working in clinical trials
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Able to establish effective communication systems
- Skilled in verbal and written communication including presentation and IT skills
Analytical Judgement & Skills
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult situations
- Evidence of researching position applied for
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative as well as within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to meet tight deadlines
- Flexible with working hours
- Willing to travel to investigator meetings in the UK and abroad
- Committed to personal self-development
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the job.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).