# Senior Clinical Research Nurse-(OC) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-research-nurse-oc/105b7e14-0858-4761-bb54-ea605667808d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-research-nurse-oc/105b7e14-0858-4761-bb54-ea605667808d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, (Pro Rata) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Full time post (Monday -Friday and occasional out of hours ,week end cover and cross site working depending on the service needs.) - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time post (Monday -Friday and occasional out of hours ,week end cover and cross site working depending on the service needs.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T12:00:42.961Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/cross_speciality_team/cross_speciality_team-v8058911 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058911?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6 Agile Delivery Team (Cross Specialty  ) Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research? Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of 10 hospitals across seven separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialized regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialized services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialized services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology, Genomic Medicine and infectious diseases. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organization that: Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching Attracts, develops and retains great peopleIs recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider ### Main duties of the job What we’re looking for We’re looking for a  full time  Band 6 Senior Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you. You’ll be joining an award-winning and diverse team of experts at MFT who are making a difference to the future of care in the NHS by asking questions and finding out the answers. We are looking for a   highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who are capable of contributing to the development of research with the Cross Specialty research teams across  all MFT Sites. The Cross Specialty Team facilitates and supports the delivery of research across all research domains. Cross site working will  be required ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6 Agile Delivery Team (Cross Specialty ) Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research? Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of 10 hospitals across seven separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialized regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialized services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialized services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology, Genomic Medicine and infectious diseases. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organization that: Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching Attracts, develops and retains great peopleIs recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider ## Job Description What we’re looking for We’re looking for a full time Band 6 Senior Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you. You’ll be joining an award-winning and diverse team of experts at MFT who are making a difference to the future of care in the NHS by asking questions and finding out the answers. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who are capable of contributing to the development of research with the Cross Specialty research teams across all MFT Sites. The Cross Specialty Team facilitates and supports the delivery of research across all research domains. Cross site working will be required ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - ICH-GCP - Understanding of Clinical Research - Clinical Practice regulations relating to Clinical research **Desirable** - Knowledge of clinical and research governance - Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC - Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience - Additional specialist training - Post graduate diploma **Desirable** - Good Clinical Practice certificate. - Mentorship training ### Skills and abilities **Essential** - Excellent communication - Awareness and respect for confidentiality - Demonstrate IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs(including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) - Knowledge of patient information systems - Ability to demonstrate people management **Desirable** - Evidence of IT training - Advanced use of spreadsheets - Knowledge of information governance - Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture ### Training and experience **Essential** - Proven experience of working in a clinical environment - Proven experience of working to deadlines - Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload - Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Data management experience - Audit experience - Experience in clinical research - Interest in research ## Documents - [organizational chart (pdf, 75.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349039) - [functional requirement (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349038) - [job description band 6 (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349036) - [person specification band 6 (pdf, 45.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349037) ## 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.