Research Nurse-Acute and Chronic Conditions Research Team
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Main duties of the job (please refer to Job Description) Sponsorship information: Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this post.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered adult nurse to join the Acute and Chronic Conditions research team. The role involves facilitating a range of studies across multiple specialties, contributing to improved patient outcomes and shaping future healthcare. You will work closely with the Team Leader and clinicians, promoting a research-active culture and supporting patients throughout their research journey. The position requires flexibility to meet service needs and manage time effectively, primarily based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital but may involve other Trust sites.
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse / Registered Nurse Adult (1st Level) with current valid NMC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- ICH-GCP training
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Broad based clinical nursing skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Advanced clinical skills (e.g. ECG)
- Phlebotomy skills
- Possess an understanding of the research process and the application of research in the clinical governance agenda within NHS / Partner organisations
- Competent in standard IT packages
- Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the research aspects of the job.
- Evidence of accuracy of detail in data collection
- Clinical nursing experience in Adult Acute and/or Chronic conditions
- Post Registration Experience
- Experience of Clinical Trials
- Experience of supervising staff/ students
- Personal Attributes
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of a team
- Initiative-taking, enthusiastic and able to organise and plan
- Interested in research.
- Flexibility & willingness to support other disciplines across the research team & various locations
- Access to a vehicle/transport for work purposes
- Registered General Nurse / Registered Nurse Adult (1st Level) with current valid NMC registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- ICH-GCP training
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Broad based clinical nursing skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Advanced clinical skills (e.g. ECG)
- Phlebotomy skills
- Possess an understanding of the research process and the application of research in the clinical governance agenda within NHS / Partner organisations
- Competent in standard IT packages
- Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the research aspects of the job.
- Evidence of accuracy of detail in data collection
- Clinical nursing experience in Adult Acute and/or Chronic conditions
- Post Registration Experience
- Experience of Clinical Trials
- Experience of supervising staff/ students
- Personal Attributes
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as part of a team
- Initiative-taking, enthusiastic and able to organise and plan
- Interested in research.
- Flexibility & willingness to support other disciplines across the research team & various locations
- Access to a vehicle/transport for work purposes
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 9d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Research Nurse-Acute and Chronic Conditions Research Team
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Overview
Research is a rewarding and patient centred career! It gives you the opportunity to build on your clinical expertise & experience to make a real difference to the lives of our patients & their carers but most importantly to make a difference to countless more people in the future! This is an opportunity to truly play a part in shaping future healthcare in this country & across the globe!
- Are you a registered adult nurse with a passion for research delivery?
- Experience/interest in Acute and Chronic conditions?
- Is it time for a new challenge in your career?
Answeryes to any of these questions and this could be the post for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified registered Adult Nurse to join our Acute and Chronic Conditions research team, facilitating a range of studies across multiple specialties- all which contribute to improved outcomes and experience of patients health.
You will have a key working relationship with the Team Leader, other team members and Clinicians in developing a portfolio of studies. There will be opportunities to work on a variety of studies whilst helping to promote a research active culture within the acute and chronic conditions specialties at ELHT.
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