# Research Nurse - Sexual Health & HIV > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse-sexual-health-and-hiv/5902d058-6283-4200-a2ee-ad96d0bf245d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse-sexual-health-and-hiv/5902d058-6283-4200-a2ee-ad96d0bf245d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Research nurse - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T07:40:32.964Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sexual_Health_HIV/Sexual_Health_HIV-v8335257 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8335257?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-time band 6 Research Nurse to join the Research Team in Axess Sexual Health. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Research Nurse with clinical research experience. They will be primarily based within the Liverpool Axess sexual health service although travel across our regional sites may be required. We are seeking to appoint someone who is highly motivated, caring and patient centred to co-ordinate and deliver trials across both the Genitourinary Medicine and HIV services. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a portfolio of research studies, coordinating activities from set-up through to closure. Responsibilities include participant visits, informed consent, research data collection and management, completion of eCRFs, and ensuring studies are delivered in line with protocols, regulatory requirements and ICH-GCP. The post holder will work independently to achieve recruitment, follow-up and data completion targets. Working with investigators, clinical teams, academic collaborators and sponsors, they will support research delivery through trial visits, venepuncture and processing of clinical samples, ECGs, specimen collection and shipment, monitoring visits, and study documentation. The service delivers commercial and non-commercial studies, including CTIMPs and non-CTIMPs, across HIV, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, genital dermatology, women’s health and public health. A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential to ensure recruitment reflects local demographics and improves access for underrepresented groups. The successful candidate will support patients who may experience stigma related to protected characteristics or health conditions, identify and resolve study delivery issues, work with sponsors and monitors, support study targets including time-to-target, and contribute to service development and junior staff support. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Coordinate and deliver a portfolio of clinical research studies from study set-up through to study closure and archiving. - Arrange, conduct and manage participant research visits in accordance with study protocols. - Obtain informed consent from research participants and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance. - Collect, record and manage research data, including completion of electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs). - Deliver research studies in line with study protocols, regulatory requirements and ICH-GCP guidelines. - Work independently to achieve recruitment, participant follow-up and data completion targets within agreed timelines. - Collaborate with investigators, clinical teams, academic partners, sponsors and other stakeholders to support high-quality research delivery. - Undertake participant trial procedures, including venepuncture, clinical sample collection and processing, and ECG recording. - Coordinate specimen collection, handling, shipment and tracking in accordance with study requirements. - Arrange, facilitate and support sponsor monitoring visits and study audits.Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date study documentation, site files and regulatory records. - Support the delivery of both commercial and non-commercial research studies, including CTIMPs and non-CTIMPs. - Contribute to research studies across a range of specialities including HIV, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, genital dermatology, women’s health and public health. - Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in research by supporting representative participant recruitment and improving access for underrepresented groups. - Work sensitively and compassionately with patients, recognising the stigma and barriers experienced by some participant groups. - Identify, escalate and resolve issues affecting study delivery, participant recruitment and retention. - Liaise with sponsors and monitors to address study findings and ensure timely resolution of actions. - Contribute to achieving study performance metrics, including recruitment targets and time-to-target objectives. - Support, guide and share knowledge with junior colleagues and less experienced research staff. - Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the research service. - Work across Axess Regional Clinic sites where necessary Education/ Qualifications/ Training Essential criteria - Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration - Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. - Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification - Recent NHS Clinical Research Experience Experience/Skills Essential - Experience of delivering clinical research studies or trials within the NHS. - Experience of maintaining accurate research documentation and source data. - Competence in venepuncture, ECGs and clinical sample processing. - Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple studies. - Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic data management systems. Desirable - Experience of recruiting participants from underserved or underrepresented communities. - Experience within sexual health, HIV, infectious diseases or another relevant specialty. KNOWLEDGE - Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and Research Governance requirements. - Understanding of clinical trial processes and research delivery pathways. - Knowledge of informed consent procedures and participant safety requirements. - Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and record-keeping standards. - Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles in research. - Understanding of the importance of representative recruitment and equitable access to research opportunities. ### 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 ### other **Essential** - Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality - Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy - Flexible approach to working hours ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office / EDCL) - Skills in administration and project management - Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills - Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment - Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team - Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills **Desirable** - Skills in handling and management of computerised data - Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols - Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data ### 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 - 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** - 1st level degree or studying towards - Research Qualifications ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 184.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10672114) - [job description (pdf, 227.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10672115) - [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.