Job overview
The GHC Research Team has a proven track record of successfully recruiting participants into both NIHR portfolio and commercial research studies. The team delivers a diverse range of high-quality research projects, including observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials, as well as mixed methods and qualitative research. Through close collaboration with clinical teams, academic partners and external sponsors, the department plays a key role in advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient outcomes.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and highly motivated Senior Research Nurse to join our established and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of research projects across a broad range of mental and physical health specialties, helping to shape the future of healthcare through high-quality clinical research.
The successful candidate will work closely with research nurses, multidisciplinary clinicians and study teams to support the delivery of clinical research studies from set-up through to completion. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, you will take responsibility for leading studies independently, ensuring that research is delivered in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards.
Main duties of the job
The Research Nurse/Practitioner must be a strong advocate for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Training and career development opportunities are available to the suitable candidate, in this friendly and dynamic department which strives for excellence in delivering first class research and patient care.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials participants. Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support clinical trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.
The post holder will be responsible for one or a number of approved clinical studies within the Trust, by working collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of clinical study patients.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module “Preceptorship for Healthcare” (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a team
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection.
- Ability to engage with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of requirements and practicalities of GCP and Research Governance, together with the ability to disseminate this knowledge and information.
- Knowledge of the NHS Ethics and R&D application processes.
- Proficient in the use of email, the internet and Microsoft Office suite
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users and their carers, preferably in NHS and/or mental health
- Experience of venepuncture and physical observations including ECG
- Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of both commercial and non-commercial research studies
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
- GCP and Research governance training
Desirable
- Research methodology training
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This advert is for Senior Research Nurse with Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust in Fritchie Centre. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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