Lead Clinical Research Nurse

Job overview

Lead Clinical Research Nurse - Fixed 12 months

The post holder will lead and develop the research delivery service, overseeing the delivery and coordination of a portfolio of clinical research studies from feasibility to archiving. They will ensure that all research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of the participants and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, facilitate the production of good quality research. The post holder will be instrumental in implementing Hospital and Research Delivery Network objectives to enhance the performance, growth and development of research.

The post holder will provide clinical management and leadership to the research delivery team, including research nurses and other research staff. They will be responsible for workforce management, staff development, performance monitoring, and capacity building, to promote efficient and effective research delivery. They will contribute to enhancing the profile and capacity of research within Tameside Hospital and support the development of other research staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and management skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt effectively within a dynamic environment. The role will involve collaboration with colleagues at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and may require travel between sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead a team of research nurses and research support staff to deliver a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies across the Trust. They will oversee study set-up, participant recruitment, delivery of protocol-specific procedures, data quality, study documentation and regulatory compliance, ensuring research is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of research governance and patient care. They will work closely with investigators, the research governance team, clinical services, sponsors and external partners to maximise research opportunities and achieve local and national performance targets.

The successful candidate will be an experienced research nurse with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. They will provide expert advice on clinical research, support staff development and education, and use their knowledge of ICH GCP, research governance and clinical trial delivery to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality research activity across the organisation. The ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders and work autonomously while supporting team development will be key to success in the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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.