Lead Research Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to take on the role of Lead Research Nurse at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. In this cross-site leadership position, you'll mentor staff, deliver high-quality clinical research, and drive the Trust's research strategy forward, contributing to improved patient outcomes and research excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior registered nurse with management experience in a research setting.
• Strong background in clinical research and a commitment to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward the research strategy and lead research staff.
• Deliver high-quality clinical research across the Trust.
• Ensure safe, effective, and innovative care to patients participating in research studies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Research governance

Clinical trial delivery

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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