Generic Research Nurse Band 6

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT; Liverpool City Region, Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the Liverpool City Region is seeking an experienced Generic Research Nurse Band 6. Responsibilities include patient recruitment for clinical trials, data collection, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of nursing experience and a diploma or higher qualification. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant research initiatives and improve patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post registered Nurse experience.
• Experience in research is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in study set up and patient recruitment.
• Ensure clinical and research documentation is accurate.

Skills

Venopuncture

Autonomous work

Knowledge of Research

Education

Diploma and above

Job description

Go back Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Generic Research Nurse Band 6

The closing date is 05 December 2025

The Trust is continuing to build its portfolio in order to develop research locally and improve access to clinical trials for the people of Warrington and Halton. The benefits of active participation in research are well recognised in leading to successful outcomes for patients as well as helping ensure our clinical staff stays abreast of the latest possible treatment options. The post holder will be a member of an established team and responsible for co‑ordinating an agreed portfolio of NIHR research studies. The successful applicant may be an experienced research nurse or a nurse looking to move into research as full training will be given. Key responsibilities of the post include: assisting in study set up, identifying patients through screening notes, collecting data, interviewing, supporting, and monitoring patients and data entry. It is anticipated that the post‑holder will be based at Warrington although dependent upon the needs of the service may also be required to work from Halton. Funding for this post is being provided by the Regional Research Delivery Network.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of, and patient recruitment to, all studies assigned to you as a generic research nurse.
• To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team.
• To identify, screen, interview patients and recruit them into the appropriate studies.
• To co‑coordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including coordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry, and patient support.
• To ensure that the patient’s health and safety are paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes.
• To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP) Guidelines.
• To co‑operate with and support other Research Nurses within the department.
• To understand the relevance of research to health care delivery and be able to identify.
• To develop the skills of other staff by identifying needs through observation and ensuring participation, practice and relevant education.
• To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinical supervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about and comply with all details of the trials.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated "good" organisation with "outstanding" features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti‑Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti‑racism in all that we do.

Job responsibilities

To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials and in‑house studies in the relevant field.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 2 years post registered Nurse
• Knowledge / Research experience
• Experience in venopuncture
• Able to work autonomously

Qualifications

• Education, Diploma and above
• Good Clinical Practice
• Understanding of Research

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.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT