Research Nurse

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Liverpool is seeking an enthusiastic Research Nurse to manage day-to-day research activities, including patient recruitment for clinical trials. The ideal candidate will require RGN status, current NMC registration, and strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important clinical research initiatives with a focus on patient advocacy and compliance with high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must have RGN and current NMC registration.
• Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research required.
• Demonstrable experience of patient education and counselling essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day running of research studies.
• Recruit patients into studies according to agreed protocols.
• Assist in the informed consent process.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient education and counselling

Clinical experience in venepuncture

Education

RGN

Current NMC registration

1st level degree or studying towards

Research Qualifications

Job description

Go back Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse

The closing date is 20 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a research nurse to work at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

LUHFT has a proven track record in successfully recruiting into NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. They conduct a variety of projects, including observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials as well as mixed methods and qualitative research.

Main duties of the job

The Research Nurse must be a strong advocate for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job responsibilities

The research nurse will be responsible for the day to day running of research studies including screening of potential patients, recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols, assisting in the informed consent process and management of all the study related data.

All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

For further information about this post please contact Senior Research Nurse Giovanna Bretland 0151 706 4780 or Email [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN
• Current NMC registration
• Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
• 1 st level degree or studying towards
• Research Qualifications

Experience

• Experience Essential Desirable Assessment 6 Demonstrable experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
• Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
• Supervision of student nurses
• Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
• Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Healthcare
• Previous experience within the research speciality
• Appraisal and interviewing skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
• Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
• Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
• Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences

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.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust