Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner - Fixed Term Contract

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is looking for a Clinical Research Nurse to support diabetes and antenatal care studies. The role offers £47,810 to £54,710 per annum on a flexible contract basis. Candidates should have significant clinical trial experience and be committed to team leadership. Ideal candidates will enjoy working in a collaborative environment that values care and innovation.

Qualifications

• NMC registered with experience in a clinical field.
• Significant experience in clinical trials.
• Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research team to promote inclusivity in clinical trials.
• Manage recruitment, education, and monitoring of patients.
• Support clinical trials by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Team Leadership

Phlebotomy

Communication

Research Methods

Education

2:1 degree in Life Science

NMC Registered Adult Nurse

Postgraduate diploma

Leadership/Management course

Job description

Overview

Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner - Fixed Term Contract
The closing date is 01 October 2025. Department: Research & Development. Hours: 7.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

The dynamic and expanding research team at MKUH is seeking an experienced nurse or midwife with specialist knowledge and experience in Diabetes and Antenatal care to join us in delivering the Protect study. We are a team that values care, teamwork, and innovation, and we are looking for someone who shares these values to support clinics on Tuesdays. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting colleagues, current participants, and future recruits, with the post funded until May 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in research delivery, contribute to research that improves patient care, and gain valuable insight into how research drives improvements in clinical practice.

For an informal chat please contact: Lynn or Zoey 01908 997558/01908 85927

Interviews on 10th October 2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the Research Team at Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust, with a primary aim of promoting the entry of patients into trials. The purpose of the job is to lead within the R&D team promoting inclusivity, development and engagement whilst raising awareness of and developing collaborative networks to promote clinical research. Central to this role is increasing the number of patients recruited into trials in line with the National Institute for Health Research high level objectives.

Ensuring high standards of recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering clinical trials and the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post. Along with delivery of the service level agreement with the Thames Valley & South Midlands Clinical Research Network (TVSMCRN).

Managing members of the research team, the post holder will ensure all Human Resource requirements are completed in a timely manner and the Healthroster accurately maintained.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical

Strictly work within the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain clinical practice for revalidation.

Research

Implement, develop, and facilitate the running of trials as part of the research team within Milton Keynes University Hospital, including:

• Support the team to review protocols to identify suitability and resource implications.

Administration

Use the NIHR CRN and NHS Trust computer systems/network and the internet.

Ensure that all data is handled according to the Data Protection Act and in a confidential, and where necessary anonymised, fashion.

Education and Training

Provide and receive complex information, analysing facts and interpreting outcomes. Cascading information to colleagues, patients and public in an appropriate manner.

Represent the Trust and the Research Department in meetings, conferences, symposia, and social media events as required.

Management and Leadership

Provide leadership and management for research nurses, midwives and associated staff.

Have a specialist knowledge across a range of subjects, ideally research being one of the areas.

Please refer to Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse with significant experience in a clinical field
• Clinical Research Practitioner with a 2:1 or higher degree in a Life Science field and significant experience in clinical trials
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
• Leadership/Management course
• BLS qualification with Defib
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Research Qualification
• Post Registration Qualification

Experience

• Knowledge & experience in clinical research/clinical trials
• Experience of managing a team/leadership
• Experience and skills in education and training
• Experience in developing guidelines and protocols

Personal and people development

• Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
• Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
• 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.

Skills

• Understanding of research methods
• Ability to self-manage
• Able to work individually or as part of a team
• Able to perform Phlebotomy & Cannulation
• Ability to develop and implement quality control processes, to ensure the collection of high-quality data
• Able to organise work to meet deadlines and priorities.
• ECG and vital signs training

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.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer annum pro rata