# Research Nurse - Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse-liverpool-heart-and-chest-hospital/247fa1a4-e91b-4b28-8e97-9531ce33ee55 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse-liverpool-heart-and-chest-hospital/247fa1a4-e91b-4b28-8e97-9531ce33ee55.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T09:31:30.537Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Speciality/Research_Speciality-v8074532 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8074532?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality - To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, patient recruitment to research studies - To work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of a research team - To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. - To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. - To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately - To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality - Knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues - Partly responsible for submissions to research ethics committees - Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times - Educational and developmental role - Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of research in progress - Liaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams ### Main duties of the job - To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality - To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, patient recruitment to research studies - To work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of a research team - To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. - To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. - To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately - To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality - Knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues - Partly responsible for submissions to research ethics committees - Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times - Educational and developmental role - Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of research in progress Liaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation. - To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent. - To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust and Departmental protocols. - To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval. - To assist in the analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation and publication. - To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry and patient support - To carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to pre- determined protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering of intra-venous drugs and vital sign recording - To report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department for professional support and guidance. - To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols - To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework - To ensure that all data is collected and managed accurately - To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert values - To be involved in the education of patients and their various aspects of their disease - To ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes - To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH GCP Guidelines. - To work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and scope of professional conduct - To have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data - To keep up to date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements - To attend research network meetings, attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research - To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinical supervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about, and comply with all details of the trials. - To participate in the education and development of student nurses. The post holder will be expected to work clinical shifts in a ward environment if necessary ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials - Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse - Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements **Desirable** - Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice - Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation - Supervision of student nurses - Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies - Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Healthcare **Desirable** - Previous experience within the research speciality - Appraisal and interviewing skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - RGN - Current NMC registration - Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research **Desirable** - 1 st level degree or studying towards - Research Qualifications ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382268) - [band 6 research nurse (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10366148) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) ## 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.