The closing date is 17 March 2026
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year p.a. pro rata
Job summary
We are currently seeking a research nurse to join our small but vibrant research team for maternity cover. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused NIHR Portfolio clinical research studies, investigating cardiovascular disease. They will predominantly be helping to recruit to and deliver the POPPY study – a large multi-site study examining links between pregnancy complications and future increased cardiovascular risk, by recruiting women planning their first pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job will be:
- Identifying and recruiting eligible clinical research participantsundertaking research assessments and providing information and support to participants
- Assisting with study specific administrative tasks, following study protocols
- You will participate in patient and public involvement and engagement activities, and liaise with other staff members and organisations, as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Degree
- Research Module
- Certificate in Clinical Research
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing
- Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation
- Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
- Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate
- Knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse; understanding the issues/process of gaining informed consent
- Basic knowledge of research methods
Desirable
- Competent in research/database PC packages
- Awareness of Trust/National strategies/initiatives in NIHR/R&D
- IT Packages
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Good organisational, time & project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload, effective time management.
- Able to support participants through the informed consent process
- Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
- Proven administrative skills with attention to detail
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills e.g. Haemodynamic monitoring, venepuncture
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).