Lead Research Nurse: Mobile Clinic, Flexible 2-3 days/wk

Pulse Staffing Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 39,950 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Dedicated recruiter support

Experience in a research-based environment

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking experienced Research Nurses / Nursing Service Delivery Leads (SDLs) to support a healthcare research programme across the Brighton area. This flexible, shift-based role is perfect for nurses looking for part-time work.

Candidates must be registered nurses with previous supervisory experience and should be available for 2-3 days per week. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical services and providing leadership to clinic staff while working across mobile clinic sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with previous lead/supervisory experience.
• Comfortable in a hands-on clinical and leadership role.
• Availability for 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to staff.
• Oversee phlebotomy services and clinical standards.
• Carry out hands-on clinical duties like blood sample collection.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Clinical leadership

Phlebotomy

Supervisory experience

Compliance and governance

Job description

Location: Brighton (East & West – mobile clinic sites)
Pay: £29.00 – £37.00 per hour (PAYE)
Job Type: Temporary | Ongoing project | Flexible shifts

About the Role

Pulse Nursing is currently recruiting experienced Research Nurses / Nursing Service Delivery Leads (SDLs) to support a large-scale healthcare research programme across the Brighton area.

This is a flexible, shift-based role, ideal for nurses looking for part-time work alongside other commitments. Candidates should be available to work 2–3 days per week within a 7-day service.

You will be working across mobile clinic sites, with locations rotating every few weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists
• Oversee phlebotomy services and clinical standards
• Carry out hands-on clinical duties, including:
  • Blood sample collection
  • Measuring height, weight, blood pressure and basic observations
• Ensure compliance, governance, and quality standards are maintained
• Act as the main escalation point for any clinical or operational concerns
• Support daily clinic activity, including covering staff breaks
• Manage staff attendance and assist with shift coordination
• Report directly to the Lead Nurse

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN)
• Previous lead / in-charge / supervisory experience
• Comfortable working in a hands-on clinical and leadership role
• Availability for 2–3 days per week
• Willingness to complete full compliance and onboarding
• Full UK driving licence preferred

About the Programme

This role supports a nationwide health research initiative focused on improving early detection and prevention of common diseases.

Participants attend community-based clinics where health checks, blood samples, and lifestyle data are collected.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Experience within a research-based healthcare environment
• Dedicated recruiter support

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If you’re a confident nurse with strong phlebotomy experience and leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or get in touch to find out more.

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