2818 - Sister / Charge Nurse, Research and Development

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Research Nurse within the Research & Development team. You will lead and support a diverse portfolio of clinical studies, ensuring delivery in line with NIHR targets and Good Clinical Practice across hospital and community settings.

The role emphasizes education, mentorship, governance, and contributing to a growing research culture while supporting staff as a visible advocate for research within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with post-registration experience.
• GCP Accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Teaching qualification is desirable.
• Leadership development programme attendance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of clinical research studies from set-up to close-down in line with protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Independently screen, recruit, consent and support participants throughout their research journey with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate and deliver research visits, collect samples when required, and monitor safety signals such as adverse events.

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (post-registration experience)

Health/Biological Degree or equivalent research experience

GCP Accreditation

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Teaching qualification

Leadership development programme attendance

Job description

2818 - Sister / Charge Nurse, Research and Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Research Nurse to join the Research & Development team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This role will support the continued growth of our research portfolio across the hospital and high street locations, helping to expand access to high-quality clinical research for our local population.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies, embedding research within clinical services and supporting the Trusts ambition to increase research activity and participation. You will work closely with clinical teams, the Lead Nurse for Research & Development and the wider R&D service to help identify, set up, and deliver studies in line with NIHR targets and Good Clinical Practice.

This is an excellent development opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for research, innovation and service improvement, offering exposure to research delivery across acute and community settings. We are committed to supporting your professional development through training, mentorship and ongoing support within a growing and forward-thinking research service.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Research Nurse, you will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of clinical research studies from set-up through to close-down, ensuring all activity is conducted in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Trust policies and regulatory requirements. You will independently screen, recruit, consent and support participants throughout their research journey, maintaining accurate and high-quality documentation at all times.

You will coordinate and deliver research visits, collect and process samples where required, and ensure adverse events are identified, documented and escalated appropriately to protect participant safety. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, you will support the integration of research into routine practice, helping to grow research activity across the hospital and Health on the High Street setting.

The role includes providing advice and guidance to staff involved in research, contributing to education and training, and acting as a visible advocate for research within the organisation. You will support governance processes, monitoring and audit activity, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, playing a key role in strengthening the Trusts research culture and delivery.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse, Research & Development

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with post registration experience and education
• Health/ Biological Degree or equivalent research experience
• GCP Accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Teaching qualification
• Recognised Leadership development programme attendance

Trust Values

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.

Experience

• Clinical / research experience at Band 5 or above.
• Experience in clinical trials and project co-ordination
• Competent in venepuncture (or willingness to train)
• Experience of managing multiple projects
• Experience of working on commercial clinical trials

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of NHS nursing agenda
• Knowledge of clinical research processes
• Ability to self-direct a work programme
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality, audit and its application

Other Factors

• Flexible approach: able to work off-site and travel as required within UK or abroad
• Ability to work across specialities
• Lone worker at times

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.