Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for two registered nurses, educated to a degree level, with substantial clinical nursing experience to work in research delivery. The role involves coordinating clinical studies, ensuring participant safeguarding, and conducting research according to Good Clinical Practice. You will work collaboratively within the Research and Development Team to promote patient entry into clinical trials across various specialties. The post holder will also educate patients and clinical teams about trials and maintain high standards of care.
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse with minimum of 3 years on the register or 2:1 life science degree with significant clinical experience.
- Relevant post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent Research qualification
- Understanding of Research methods
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of or undertaken Good Clinical Practice Training
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical setting
- Knowledge & experience in clinical research/clinical trials
- Competence in basic healthcare activities i.e. patient care, vital signs, ECG etc
- Able to organise work to meet deadlines and priorities
- Able to perform phlebotomy and cannulation.
- Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to analyse and interpret complex facts or situation
- Good IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office software
- Attention to detail
- Ability to develop and implement quality control processes, to ensure the collection of high-quality data.
- Personal and people development
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Engaged and motivated to deliver the best care
- Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
- Communication
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to work closely and co-operatively with others.
- Good presentation skills
- Specific requirements
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work to enable cross specialty working as required.
- Qualifications and knowledge
- NMC Registered Nurse with minimum of 3 years on the register or 2:1 life science degree with significant clinical experience.
- Relevant post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent Research qualification
- Understanding of Research methods
- Knowledge of or undertaken Good Clinical Practice Training
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical setting
- Knowledge & experience in clinical research/clinical trials
- Competence in basic healthcare activities i.e. patient care, vital signs, ECG etc
- Able to organise work to meet deadlines and priorities
- Able to perform phlebotomy and cannulation.
- Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to analyse and interpret complex facts or situation
- Good IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office software
- Attention to detail
- Ability to develop and implement quality control processes, to ensure the collection of high-quality data.
- Personal and people development
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Engaged and motivated to deliver the best care
- Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
- Communication
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to work closely and co-operatively with others.
- Good presentation skills
- Specific requirements
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work to enable cross specialty working as required.
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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Job summary
Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner
Department: Research & Development
Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum
Hours:37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is an exciting opportunity for two registered nurses, educated to a degree level, with substantial clinical nursing experience to work in research delivery.
We are looking for someone who can multitask, is resourceful, patient centred and able to work in clinical settings as well as an office (IT, e-calendars, virtual meetings, data management, etc). Prior experience in research delivery prioritised.The post holder will join our team and work towards set-up, delivery, and follow-up of research studies across various specialties, hence the requirement for a sound clinical base, ability to process complex information and assuredness. Due to the nature of research your workload will cover different specialties and may vary depending on the need on the department.However, gaining insight and experience into research governance, delivery and process which leads to evidence-based practice is a great addition to your career and strengthens your communication, organisational skills and multidisciplinary work.
For an informal discussion, please contact [contact details removed] - Senior Research Practitioner, [phone number removed]
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