Research Nurse

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research Nurse to support recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants across the Trust geography. You will collect data and samples, document accurately, and travel to various sites; driving a mobile research unit is desirable, which requires a standard manual driving licence.

This role offers development in a supportive team with opportunities for training and involvement in diverse projects within our

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current UK registration.
• Experience in clinical trials and NHS settings.
• Knowledge of NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants onto clinical trials via hospital and community routes.
• Deliver studies according to trial protocols, ensuring data quality.
• Support R&I Governance in obtaining approvals before studies commence.
• Maintain clear communication with Trust services and participants.
• Promote research activities in community clinics and at regional events.

Skills

GCP compliance

Clinical trial coordination

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse

The closing date is 22 November 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

You will support the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants, collection of data and samples. You will travel across the Trust geography and be willing to drive our research buswhich requires a standard manual driving licence. This is an opportunity to develop research expertise, working on a variety of interesting projects within a friendly and supportive team.

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

• Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
• Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
• "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
• Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
• Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme
• Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
• NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data, including collection and management of samples. You must be able to travel across the Trust geography. Wilingness to drive our mobile research unit is also desirable, which requires a standard driving licence for manual vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their research expertise to work on a variety of interesting projects within a friendly and supportive team.

About us

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

You willbe responsible for the recruitment of participants onto clinical trials via different routes in hospital and community settings, and the delivery of these studies including clinical procedures as required by trial protocols.

You will be supporting senior research nurses on a range of research projects with a variety of complexity. You will also be responsible for your own portfolio of studies. This will include working with the R&I Research Governance team to ensure that all appropriate approvals have been gained prior to research studies commencing.

You will maintain effective communication between Trust clinical services, primary care and community organisations to ensure safe service delivery. You will evaluate research protocols, patient information and GP letters and ensure that information about clinical trials is clearly and appropriately communicated to research participants. You will also be involved in promoting research in community clinics and at public events across the region.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• NIHR Good Clinical Practice

Experience

• Experience of research or significant relevant clinical experience
• Experience of research delivery in NHS or commercial setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust