Location
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Profession
Research nurse
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Renewed annually)
Posted Date
10 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

8 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Post registration experience

  • Experience

    Understanding of evidence based practice

  • Experience

    Demonstrates interest in research

  • Qualifications

    Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC.

  • Qualifications

    Degree in healthcare subject or working towards.

  • Skills & Abilities

    Able to perform clinical assessments such as vital signs, venepuncture, ECGs

  • Skills & Abilities

    Willing to undertake further clinical training as required

  • Skills & Abilities

    Experience in managing, assessing and supporting the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Mentor Qualification

Job overview

The post holder will be a key member of the network, provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly although not exclusively across mental health and dementia.

Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study protocols, recruiting and supporting patients participating in network studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and local policies for research.

The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles

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.

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This advert is for Clinical Research Nurse with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Renewed annually). The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.

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