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Location
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 pro rata, per annum
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
22 Feb 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Secondment considered
Posted Date
05 Feb 2026

Job overview

Fixed Term | Full Time (Part time hours available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research and Innovation Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Research Nurse.

Please note that, for this role, all applicants are required to hold current NMC registration.

As a key member of our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Team, you'll help deliver a diverse and expanding portfolio of research studies. These range from early-phase trials to complex multi-centre studies, offering children and young people access to innovative and potentially life-changing treatments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse eager to deepen their understanding of clinical research and make a meaningful impact in paediatric healthcare.

You'll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, supporting participants and families throughout their research journey.

About You

  • Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (ideally RN Child or RSCN) or Midwife Post registration work experience.
  • Awareness, understanding and an appetite to support clinical research delivery across Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Trials Unit Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
  • Responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials.
  • Deliver skilled, independent care to research participants, including patients and healthy volunteers
  • Coordinate patient journeys through complex clinical trials, including CTIMPs, ensuring protocol-driven investigations and tests are organised

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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