# Senior Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-research-nurse/2ee05816-2a82-4e7a-8402-031f1ae11db5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-research-nurse/2ee05816-2a82-4e7a-8402-031f1ae11db5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust - **Town:** Maidstone - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (per annum pro rata) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T12:13:32.400Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Kent_Medway_Mental_Health_NHS_Trust/Corporate_Services/Corporate_Services-v7907136 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7907136?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview KMMH's Research & Innovation Department, is seeking a highly motivated and driven Research Nurse to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team to assist with the delivery of high quality research running within the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) along with external commercial clinical trials in this field. Recruiting and actively promoting research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS. You will support the work of KMMH's Research & Innovation Department's, Clinical Research Delivery Team and gain clinical experience in research, to include the clinical and administrative duties on a variety of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio research studies,  commercial and non-commercial studies which run at a variety of sites across the trust. The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). ### Main duties of the job The key purpose of this post is to oversee and project manage research within KMMH and the studies to which the post holder is assigned. The main duties of the post-holder will be those concerned with managing the running of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies, alongside identifying, recruiting and providing support as necessary to the study team and clinicians. The post-holder will lead in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of commercial and non-commercial research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia. In addition to clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes, phlebotomy, centrifuging blood samples, ECGs,  document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting. Adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance is key, whilst also assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post-holder will oversee the management, co-ordination and facilitation of complex research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia. In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes but is not restricted to venepuncture,  sample processing, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases. Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main role requirements. ## Job Details KMMH's Research & Innovation Department, is seeking a highly motivated and driven Research Nurse to join their Clinical Research Delivery Team to assist with the delivery of high quality research running within the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) along with external commercial clinical trials in this field. Recruiting and actively promoting research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS. You will support the work of KMMH's Research & Innovation Department's, Clinical Research Delivery Team and gain clinical experience in research, to include the clinical and administrative duties on a variety of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio research studies, commercial and non-commercial studies which run at a variety of sites across the trust. The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). ## Job Description The key purpose of this post is to oversee and project manage research within KMMH and the studies to which the post holder is assigned. The main duties of the post-holder will be those concerned with managing the running of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies, alongside identifying, recruiting and providing support as necessary to the study team and clinicians. The post-holder will lead in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of commercial and non-commercial research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia. In addition to clinic/patient-based tasks, this role includes, phlebotomy, centrifuging blood samples, ECGs, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting. Adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance is key, whilst also assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data. ## Responsibilities The post-holder will oversee the management, co-ordination and facilitation of complex research studies in both Mental Health and Dementia. In addition to any clinic/patient-based tasks assigned, this role includes but is not restricted to venepuncture, sample processing, document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection and reporting, adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants, quality of research data and using both national and trust databases. Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main role requirements. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant Experience in clinical research delivery - Experience in managing complex research projects **Desirable** - Clinical research delivery experience in Mental Health & Dementia Studies - Line management experience ### Qualfication **Essential** - Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Health Science, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or other relevant subject - Evidence of continuing Professional development - GCP Training & Knowledge of **Desirable** - Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in a clinical or social care setting - Clinical Research Practitioner registration via ACHS ### Physical Requirements **Essential** - Willingness and ability to travel to external sites within the context of this post - Able to concentrate for prolonged periods in a busy office environment - Emotional and mental resilience ### Additional Information **Essential** - Flexible and positive approach to work - Highly motivated and enthusiastic - Ability to drive and access to car for travel for work ### Skills / Knowledge / Ability **Essential** - Clinical experience in ECGs, Physical Exams, Sample Processing, IV & Medication Management - Ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations - Knowledge of research protocols and research processes - Awareness of clinical governance and risk management - Ability to lead, teach, supervise and mentor others in clinical research delivery - Presentation skills **Desirable** - Clinically trained and experienced in Phlebotomy - Proficient with basic laboratory skills - Experience with Intravenous (IV) Therapy ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 623.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2394) - [trust name change (pdf, 813.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2991) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10232966) ## 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.