Clinical Research Nurse/Midwife/Practitioner

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Norwich seeks a NICU Clinical Research Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term role. The ideal candidate will have significant NICU experience and be involved in various studies at the Norfolk Clinical Research Facility. Responsibilities include assessing patients in clinical trials, monitoring participants, and collaborating with research partners. The position offers flexible working hours, essential for balancing professional and personal life., with a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, pro-rata.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Free 24-hour confidential counselling support

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Band 5 or above in an NHS environment.
• Evidence of research activity and good understanding of research and clinical trials.
• Willingness to undertake training in relevant clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage care pathways for patients in clinical trials.
• Recruit and monitor trial participants while documenting findings.
• Collaborate in ground-breaking research studies.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Health-related degree or equivalent

ICH Good Clinical Practice training

Job description

Job Summary

12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity. NICU Clinical Research Nurse role within the Women's and Children's team, working on intensive commercial, home grown and NIHR studies. Significant experience within NICU is essential.

Research is conducted at the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility and the Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park.

We aim to undertake clinical research to improve treatment and care at NNUH and beyond.

Main duties of the job

• Assess and manage care pathways for patients and/or carers participating in clinical trials.
• Recruit, educate and monitor trial participants, collecting and documenting findings accurately.
• Play a key role in ground‑breaking research studies and network with research partners.
• Work independently and as part of a wider team with flexible hours.
• Use in‑depth knowledge of trial protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible approach.

About Us

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute care to around one million people. We are a teaching and research hospital, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We attract leading professionals from across the country.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40 % of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride to NNUH Colney Lane
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, home electronics)

Details

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months, part‑time and flexible working

Band: 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata

Reference number: 234-25-R047

Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, NR4 7UY

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for full details. Applicants currently employed by an NHS organisation will be appointed on a secondment basis. Those not employed by an NHS organisation will receive a fixed‑term contract.

Person Specification – Essential

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse/Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register and/or possession of a health‑related degree or equivalent; ICH Good Clinical Practice training.
• Experience: Significant experience at Band 5 or above in an NHS environment, including research role experience; evidence of research activity and good understanding of research and clinical trials.
• Skills: Advanced clinical skills relevant to the role (e.g., phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG recording) or willingness to undertake training; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant, polite manner.
• Attitude and aptitude: Effective role model demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values (People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence); demonstration of understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Application requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.