Senior Research Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to lead a dedicated Research Delivery Team. This role involves overseeing high-quality research, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Proven staff management experience in clinical research.
• Experience overseeing high-quality research across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary research team.
• Oversee recruitment and care of patients in research studies.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job overview

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for patient-centred care and innovation in healthcare? Do you thrive in leadership roles and have a keen interest in advancing clinical research?

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Research Nurse (Band 7)to join and lead our dedicated Research Delivery Team within the cross-siteResearch & Innovation (R&I) DepartmentatFrimley Park Hospital.

This pivotal role requires a highly motivated and experienced research nurse with proven staff management experience and a strong background in clinical research. As the team leader, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality research across multiple specialities and all Frimley Health sites.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is:

• Patient-focusedand committed to delivering innovative treatments and pathways

• Anexcellent communicatorwith strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Highly organised, with outstanding time management and IT proficiency

• Accurate and detail-oriented, capable of balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities

Our team delivers both commercial and non-commercial studies, including the introduction of novel therapies, treatment pathways, and retrospective data collection. You’ll be at the forefront of advancing research that directly benefits our patient population.

Join a collaborative and supportive team whereteamwork is the foundation of our success, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

Please note sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary research team, including managing staff performance, appraisals, workload, and compliance with Trust policies

• Oversee the recruitment and care of patients involved in both commercial and non-commercial research studies

• Ensure high standards of documentation and regulatory compliance from study setup through to close-down

• Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders—such as Consultants, clinical teams, and research colleagues—as well as external partners including study sponsors, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), and other healthcare providers

• Maintain accurate data entry and oversee effective data management to support study delivery

• Support the ongoing development, supervision, and training of junior staff

• Assist the Clinical Trials Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the research service