Lead Research Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK seeks a Lead Research Nurse to shape clinical research and lead a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with a proven track record in research management, committed to enhancing patient outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the growth of research activities, based at either Wexham Park Hospital or Frimley Park Hospital.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior registered nurse with management experience in a research setting.
• Strong working knowledge of research governance and clinical trial delivery.
• Demonstrated flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical research across the Trust.
• Drive forward the research strategy and mentor research staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research governance

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Lead Research Nurse Department: Research and Innovation (R&I)

An exciting opportunity to shape the future of clinical research at Frimley Health.

Are you a passionate and experienced registered nurse with a strong background in clinical research and leadership? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on patient outcomes and research excellence?

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Lead Research Nurse to join our expanding Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This cross-site leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, champions best practice, and wants to play a key role in the continued growth and success of our research portfolio.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals, you will help deliver high-quality clinical research across the Trust. You will be instrumental in driving forward our research strategy, leading and mentoring research staff, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and innovative care to patients participating in research studies.

This role is cross site and the successful candidate has the option to choose either Wexham Park Hospital or Frimley Park Hospital as a base location.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals, you will help deliver high-quality clinical research across the Trust.
• You will be instrumental in driving forward our research strategy, leading and mentoring research staff, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and innovative care to patients participating in research studies.

Qualifications and experience

• We welcome applications from experienced senior registered nurses who:
• Are confident leaders with proven management experience in a research setting.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Are passionate about research and its potential to transform care.
• Have a strong working knowledge of research governance and clinical trial delivery.

How to apply

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