Clinical Research Matron

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Matron/Clinical Research Delivery Manager to join the Research and Innovation Directorate at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). This role is central to advancing clinical research that directly impacts patient care. By helping grow UHNM’s research portfolio, you will be instrumental in transforming healthcare and improving outcomes for our community. With NIHR infrastructure funding and the opening of our Commercial Research Delivery Centre in April 2025, this is an exciting time to join UHNM Research & Innovation Directorate as we push the boundaries of clinical research to benefit patients.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate registered health professional with extensive experience in research delivery, who can lead and expand our growing research portfolio. As the Clinical Research Matron/Clinical Research Delivery Manager, you will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with national and regional stakeholders to ensure our research is focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical care.

Main duties of the job

This is your opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the Research and Innovation Directorate, playing a pivotal part in the delivery of patient-centred research that leads to tangible improvements in healthcare.

What you will do:

• Lead and inspire our research delivery team, ensuring the effective and innovative management of research that directly benefits patient care
• Ensure UHNM Research Delivery consistently meets and exceeds national targets.
• Forge strong partnerships with national and regional stakeholders to drive research that delivers real-world outcomes
• Oversee clinical research across a wide range of NHS specialties, ensuring studies are impactful and at the forefront of healthcare advancements
• Work closely with UHNM colleagues to manage and deliver high-quality research studies that improve patient treatment and care pathways
• Play a crucial role in shaping UHNM’s strategic vision, ensuring that research delivery aligns with our goal to improve patient outcomes through research.

This role is ideal for a visionary leader who is committed to improving healthcare and patient experiences. If you are passionate about leading research that makes a lasting impact on patient care, this is your opportunity to make a significant difference in a growing and dynamic directorate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.