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Senior Research Nurse (Children’s and Mental Health)

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
13 Mar 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
Posted Date
18 Feb 2026

Job summary

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who can help drive the culture of Children's & Mental Health research in community nursing. To underpin this work, the post holder will support the research strategy to empower community nurses to engage in innovation and improvement to support the NHS 10-year plan. For this role we are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who will support research across a range of childrens and adult mental health in the Trust. You will be joining the research team that already has 10 staff working in clinical academic roles, research delivery roles and administration roles.

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

Job responsibilities

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Senior Research Nurse (Children’s and Mental Health) at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust | Job Clerk