# Clinical Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-nurse/7daf9b6e-533e-442c-be9b-f367d26f1ca9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-nurse/7daf9b6e-533e-442c-be9b-f367d26f1ca9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - **Town:** Shrewsbury - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata - **Contract type:** 2 years (Fixed Term for 2 years) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T16:12:26.657Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Telford_Shropshire/Shropshire_Community_Health_NHS_Trust/Research_Innovation/Research_Innovation-v8020969 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8020969?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post is central to the delivery of research in the Trust, and to support local services to deliver research projects which are included on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. You will be responsible for the recruitment and follow up of service users to research studies. The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning and on-going care of research participants throughout the duration of the study. ### Main duties of the job The post of Research Nurse is based at Euston House, Telford, and involves travelling and working across the geographical area of Shropshire, Telford and The Wrekin, and potentially beyond. The Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required are (please see job description for full details): - First level nursing degree/qualification with current NMC registration. - Appropriate years' experience as a registered nurse. - Strong organisational skills and work on own initiative. - Able to line manage, train, and develop staff. - Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to a wide multidisciplinary team and patients. - Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player. - Ability to work flexible hours & travel across geographical sites as required to meet service needs. - Adaptability to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing environments. - Clinical skills: venepuncture, specimen collection, clinical observations, and assessments. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further detailed information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ## Job Details The post is central to the delivery of research in the Trust, and to support local services to deliver research projects which are included on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. You will be responsible for the recruitment and follow up of service users to research studies. The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning and on-going care of research participants throughout the duration of the study. ## Job Description The post of Research Nurse is based at Euston House, Telford, and involves travelling and working across the geographical area of Shropshire, Telford and The Wrekin, and potentially beyond. The Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required are (please see job description for full details): First level nursing degree/qualification with current NMC registration. Appropriate years' experience as a registered nurse. Strong organisational skills and work on own initiative. Able to line manage, train, and develop staff. Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to a wide multidisciplinary team and patients. Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player. Ability to work flexible hours & travel across geographical sites as required to meet service needs. Adaptability to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing environments. Clinical skills: venepuncture, specimen collection, clinical observations, and assessments. ## Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further detailed information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to meet the travel requirements of the post ### Experience **Essential** - Familiarity with research design processes. - An understanding of research methodology, production of research protocols, data collection and analysis. - Experience of working within research governance quality systems. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates an ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, sponsor companies and funding organisations. - Patient centred approach. - Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation and persuasion. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including communicating clearly, concisely and courteously both face-to-face and by telephone and in writing communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patient understanding of research activities. - Possess initiative in organising or implementing new systems. ### Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse or Health Care Professional educated to degree level with post registration experience. - Evidence of Continued Professional Development. - GCP Training. ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 326.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2731) - [clinical research nurse job description (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10307399) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 75.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2730) ## 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.