Night Shift Nurse — Clinical Research Role

FTLEE Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Disability cover

Income protection

Pension

Medical insurance

Job summary

Fortrea Early Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is seeking a permanent night shift nurse to deliver hands-on care on a three 12-hour night pattern, 7:30pm to 7:30am, across a 37-hour week. The role involves cannulation, blood collection, ECGs and medicines administration, with enhanced earnings via night shift allowances.

Candidates must be NMC-registered and able to work in a fast-paced ward environment. The unit offers a supportive culture, modern facilities and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• NMC-registered nurse is required.
• Experience in a fast-paced ward environment (A&E, acute medicine, surgery, oncology or similar).
• Confidence with cannulation, blood collection, ECGs and clinical observations.
• Ability to deliver direct patient care and respond to changing clinical needs in a ward or acute care setting.
• Interest in clinical research and how new medicines are developed.
• Comfort using electronic health records and clinical systems.
• Must have the right-to-work status in the UK (visa sponsorship not provided).

Responsibilities

• Support the overnight delivery of clinical research studies while providing safe, high-quality nursing care to participants.
• Carry out procedures such as cannulation, blood collection, ECGs, observations and medicines administration.
• Monitor participant well-being and document any adverse events.
• Respond to clinical situations and help ensure participant safety in a fast-paced research environment.
• Record accurate data in electronic systems to support study quality and participant care.

Skills

NMC‑registered nurse

Cannulation

Blood collection

ECGs

Clinical observations

Direct patient care

Clinical research interest

EHR / electronic health records

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Fortrea Early Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is seeking a permanent night shift nurse to deliver hands-on care on a three 12-hour night pattern, 7:30pm to 7:30am, across a 37-hour week. The role involves cannulation, blood collection, ECGs and medicines administration, with enhanced earnings via night shift allowances.

Candidates must be NMC-registered and able to work in a fast-paced ward environment. The unit offers a supportive culture, modern facilities and opportunities to contribute to