Research Nurse

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 nurse to join our Respiratory Research Team at UHS. You will be involved in delivering a wide portfolio of respiratory studies, including long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and acute respiratory infections. Our research focuses on improving patient outcomes through innovative, patient-centred approaches to care. The work we deliver contributes directly to advancing respiratory medicine and shaping future standards of treatment both locally and nationally.

We are committed to ensuring that all eligible patients have the opportunity to take part in research and to integrating research into routine clinical care. You will work closely with clinical teams to embed research within respiratory pathways, enhancing patient experience and access to novel therapies.

About the Team

Respiratory Research Team is a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, working as part of the wider UHS Research & Development workforce. We collaborate closely with respiratory clinicians, allied health professionals, and external partners to deliver high-quality research studies across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Our team is actively involved in both commercial and non-commercial trials and works closely with the NIHR Clinical Research Facility and other research delivery teams across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you will do As a Research Nurse within the Respiratory team, you will: •    Support the delivery of a range of respiratory research studies from set-up through to close-out •    Recruit, consent, and follow up patients participating in clinical trials •    Undertake clinical assessments and collect high-quality research data •    Work across a variety of settings including wards, clinics, and community environments •    Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective study delivery •    Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient-centred research care

This role offers excellent opportunities to develop skills in respiratory medicine and clinical research, with exposure to a broad range of study types.

What we are looking for  We are looking for a nurse who is: •    Enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to develop within clinical research •    Adaptable and able to work across different clinical environments, provide cross-team cover if required •    A strong communicator with good organisational skills •    Interested in respiratory care and improving patient outcomes Previous research experience is not essential, as full training will be provided through our dedicated research education programme. You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support within a welcoming and experienced team. We welcome applications from nurses with strong clinical backgrounds and a passion for learning. If you are interested in research but unsure whether you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:  Ruben Magalhaes, Respiratory Senior Research Charge Nurse - [email protected] Wadzanai Matimba-Mupaya, CRF Matron - [email protected]

Essential criteria •    Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration  •    Evidence of post-registration clinical experience (including student placements and/or Band 5 practice)  •    Experience working within an NHS or similar healthcare setting  •    Interest in respiratory care and/or clinical research  •    Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills  •    Able to organise own workload and work both independently and as part of a team •    Basic IT skills (e.g., electronic patient records, data entry, Microsoft Office)  •    Understanding of the importance of patient safety, confidentiality, and governance ( •    Logical and consistent work and/or training history  •    Willingness to undertake research training (including ICH-GCP)  Desirable criteria •    Experience in a respiratory clinical setting (e.g., ward, clinic) •    Exposure to clinical research (e.g., supporting trials, audits, QI projects) •    Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or research governance frameworks •    Experience supporting students, patients, or colleagues in a learning environment •    Experience with patient education or delivering information to patients •    Competency in clinical skills such as cannulation and venepuncture

Special requirements of the post Essential criteria •    Able to work flexibly across clinical areas (e.g., wards, clinics, community settings) •    Demonstrates a proactive and adaptable approach to work •    Commitment to developing skills within clinical research and respiratory care

Values and behaviours Essential criteria •    Patients First – demonstrates compassionate, patient-centred care •    Always Improving – shows willingness to learn and develop new skills •    Working Together – collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams