# Clinical Research Matron > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-matron/01806b91-7944-474e-9d4b-7a0fca75001e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-matron/01806b91-7944-474e-9d4b-7a0fca75001e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Research nurse - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T09:01:43.217Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/StokeonTrent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Research_Innovation/Research_Innovation-v8348927 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8348927?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current Clinical Registration - Accredited GCP Certificate - Health related degree - Evidence of professional/academic development of Master’s Level or equivalent experience - Evidence of professional development/ management or leadership qualification or extensive experience **Desirable** - Educated to postgraduate level in research methods or equivalent experience ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Extensive and demonstrable clinical experience in a research setting - A very good understanding of the national research agenda and NIHR strategic objectives - Extensive experience of leadership & management of research teams within the NHS ( - Demonstrate effective project management skills - Understanding of the Clinical Research Network /Regional Research Delivery Network structures and NHS structures. - Budget management and the ability to forecast financial sustainability inline with activity and growth. ## Documents - [clinical research matron clinical research delivery manager (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10674307) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.