Job requirements
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Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Considerable and substantial post registration experience Including in a clinical research environment
- Experience
Comprehensive understanding of the research process
- Experience
Extensive experience of clinical research within various NHS settings and specialties
- Experience
Experience of commercial and academic research
- Experience
Extensive knowledge of the requirements of the Research
- Experience
People management skills and experience
- Experience
Project Management skills
- Experience
NHS Experience
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Qualifications
Masters level or demonstratable experience
- Qualifications
ICH GCP certificate or willingness to undertake
- Qualifications
Evidence of recent continued professional development
- Specific skills, disposition & Additional requirements
High level of interpersonal and communication skills Leadership skills,
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Able to work Autonomously
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Ability to work under in a challenging environment
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Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
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Attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret complex information and apply
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Willingness to learn
- Specific skills, disposition & Additional requirements
Ability to work as a member of a team
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Instigate and develop efficient working systems
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Ability to prioritise workload
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Clinical skills to include phlebotomy and prepared to learn new skills to undertake a research study
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Ability to travel between sites across the region to visit partner organisations
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Managerial qualification
- Qualifications
Teaching qualification
- Specific skills, disposition & Additional requirements
Demonstration of self directed development
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Lerryn Research Team as a Research Team Leader/Charge Nurse. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with managerial and leadership skills who will play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the clinical trials at RCHT.
This role involved working with the Lead Research Nurse to ensure strategic development and operational management of commercial and non-commercial research activities, working collaboratively with our partners across the region.
The successful candidate will be NMC registered and will have a strong and proven nursing background with leadership and experience in managing and developing teams. You will have exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, as well as being adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Research skills are advantageous, but a passion for research and developing knowledge in this area are essential.
If you are passionate about leading teams and driving clinical research forward, we want to hear from you. Applicants are encouraged to contact Lisa Trembath, Lead Research Nurse/Head of Research & Development, on 07917 237357 or email: lisa.trembath@nhs.net to discuss the role in more detail and/or arrange a site visit for a tour and to receive further information.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team to ensure the successful delivery of clinical trials with a commercial focus in line with CRDC objectives.
Drive growth and development of the team’s trial portfolio, identifying and implementing opportunities for expansion.
Collaborate closely with team leads and other departments to achieve project objectives.
Adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and a proactive mindset.
Demonstrate flexibility by working outside standard hours and across multiple sites as protocol requires.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
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.
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This advert is for Research Team Leader/Charge Nurse (Lerryn) with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Team leader role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 5 days per week (Monday-Friday) Covering core working hours of 8am-6pm. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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