Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting full-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Clinical Research Nurse to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves identifying, recruiting, and supporting patients through research processes, as well as assisting study teams and clinicians. The post holder will also actively promote research among clinicians, service users, and the wider NHS. The position is based at the Lantern Centre, Preston, with agile working across Trust sites.
Essential criteria
- RMN qualified.
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
- Extensive Knowledge of clinical research and clinical trials.
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice.
- Extensive post registration experience.
- Education / Qualifications
- RMN qualified.
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
- Extensive Knowledge of clinical research and clinical trials.
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice.
- Extensive post registration experience.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Research Nurse
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
Band 6 - Fixed Term 12 months
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinical Research Nurse to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research. The post holder will join a team of research nurses who are currently supporting the delivery of commercial and non-commercial National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio research studies across a wide range of specialties. This role will involve identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process as well as providing support to study teams and clinicians carrying out research. Additionally, the post-holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.
The post is full-time for 12 months and based within the Research and Development Department at Lantern Centre, Preston. The post holder will work as an 'agile' worker and therefore can be expected to work from different sites across the Trust on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
LSCFT would like to establish a Research Nurse post to support research activity across the Trust. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the Senior
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