Research Matron Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Texas Medical Marketplace; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in clinical research is looking for an enthusiastic Research Matron to lead a dynamic team at a prominent hospital. This role involves overseeing the setup and delivery of clinical trials, ensuring patient care, and maintaining accurate trial documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in clinical research, with a focus on patient advocacy and education. Join a supportive and diverse workforce that values mental health and flexible working arrangements, and make a meaningful impact in the field of clinical research.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research and knowledge of good clinical practice.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational aspects of new studies and oversee participant recruitment.
• Coordinate care of patients on trials and monitor side effects.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Research

Good Clinical Practice

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Nursing Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?

A great opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Matron to lead our award winning Research Delivery Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to support the delivery of NIHR adopted research studies. You will be expected to work in a range of clinical areas and disease sites as part of our generic research delivery team.

Work with the research team to lead on the operational aspects of the set up of new studies, oversee the delivery of the Hospital wide work to recruit participants to the research studies, maintain follow up visits, be responsible for entering data onto trial databases, raise the profile of research within the trust, record and maintain accurate documentation relating to trial participants.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease site. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient's advocate.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. We actively support our diverse workforce including staff networks (Race, Equality & Cultural Inclusion -RECI; Be Yourself; Disability & Wellbeing network, DAWN) our newly opened staff Health & Wellbeing Hub, mental health and flexible working.

The Research Matron will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of the clinical research portfolio comprising national and international clinical trials. The post holder will provide leadership and line management support to team members in the Research Delivery Team.

We are ideally seeking someone with experience in clinical research, a knowledge of good clinical practice, good verbal and written communication, attention to detail and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 May 2025.

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