Senior Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the GHC Research Team. The successful candidate will contribute to a varied portfolio of research projects across mental and physical health specialties, supporting the delivery of clinical research studies from set-up to completion. They will lead studies independently, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice standards. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for research participants.
Essential criteria
- Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
- GCP and Research governance training
Desirable criteria
- Research methodology training
- 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
- Experience of both commercial and non-commercial research studies
- 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
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health
- 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.
- Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
- GCP and Research governance training
- Research methodology training
- 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
- Experience of both commercial and non-commercial research studies
- 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
- Understanding of clinical trials in the field of mental health
- 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.
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.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 8d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
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
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