Part-Time Clinical Research Nurse – Lead Studies

ESHT; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants and accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is hiring a part-time Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner in Hastings. The role supports academic and commercial studies across ESHT, requiring GCP knowledge and strong governance compliance. Travel between sites is implicit and supervision of Band 4/5 staff is included.

The post emphasises patient-centred research delivery, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sponsors, investigators and clinical teams to improve trial performance.

Qualifications

• RN/RSCN/RN(child)/RODP registration is required.
• Clinical Trial Practitioner Registration or working towards is required.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and independently deliver academic and commercial clinical research studies.
• Establish, set up and manage Health Research Authority (HRA) approved studies within ESHT, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Identify, screen, recruit and consent eligible participants in line with study protocols and GCP requirements.
• Undertake clinical assessments, study procedures and research data collection within scope of practice.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and contribute to education activities.

Education

RN / RSCN / RN(child) / RODP (Nurse Only)

Clinical Trial Practitioner Registration (or working towards)

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is hiring a part-time Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner in Hastings. The role supports academic and commercial studies across ESHT, requiring GCP knowledge and strong governance compliance. Travel between sites is implicit and supervision of Band 4/5 staff is included.

The post emphasises patient-centred research delivery, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sponsors, investigators and clinical teams to improve trial performance.