Lead Clinical Research Nurse | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior clinical trials leader to oversee research delivery and manage a team of research nurses. This role requires expertise in CTIMPs and a commitment to safeguarding patient well-being. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience in mental health research. This fixed-term position offers various staff benefits and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical trials, particularly CTIMPs.
• Capability to lead and develop a team of research nurses.
• Knowledge of research governance and Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Providing participant-focused environments for good quality research.
• Organising and leading a team of research nurses and administrative staff.
• Supporting clinical development and training of staff.

Skills

Leadership in Clinical Trials

Team Development

Clinical Governance Knowledge

Job description

Overview

The post holder has a key leadership and management role at a senior level and will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) and associated studies within the Mental Health and Dementia specialties across Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This will involve overseeing and contributing to all aspects of research delivery throughout the life cycle of the study. The post holder will provide management and/or peer support for Research Nurses within GMMH; will be required to cover for Research Nurse vacancies and will have a key role in determining the staffing levels required to provide an effective research delivery service, particularly in relation to CTIMPs.

In partnership with the Clinical Research Delivery Manager and the wider clinical trial infrastructure including PIs, Clinical Trials Managers, Trial Coordinators, and other support staff, the post holder will be instrumental in implementing the GMMH strategic objectives and will be responsible for leading and developing the trial portfolio across Mental Health and Dementia specialties. The post holder will liaise with clinical investigators and both commercial and non-commercial sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of trial protocols, and will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and Trust policies for Research.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Responsibilities

The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environments and facilitating the delivery of good quality research. They will take on a leadership role in organising a team of research nurses and research administrative staff within the GMMH research team. They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, including monitoring and raising the standard of research and care within the team. They will be involved in developing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of research within the allocated specialties.

Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process to achieve the objectives for this post. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the clinical development and training of staff within the Dementia and Mental Health specialities, including training for physical health competencies and clinical rating scale administrations. Post holders must be prepared to work across the GMMH geographical footprint.

This post is fixed term for 12 months.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience and capability in leadership and management within clinical trials, particularly CTIMPs, and across Mental Health and Dementia specialties.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of research nurses and administrative staff; cover for vacancies; determine staffing needs for effective research delivery.
• Experience liaising with clinical investigators, sponsors (commercial and non-commercial), and trial infrastructure to oversee management and delivery of trial protocols.
• Knowledge of research governance legislation and Trust policies for Research; commitment to safeguarding patient well-being in research.
• Willingness to work across the GMMH geographical footprint and participate in personal development and staff training.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025