Research Nurse

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a committed Research Nurse to coordinate various clinical trials, primarily in Stroke and Emergency Departments. The role demands exceptional organizational and communication skills, alongside a degree in a clinical or research specialty and prior post-registration nursing experience. Responsibilities include managing study participants, ensuring accurate data collection, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. A strong interest in research and patient care is essential for this important position.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Continuous education and training

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a related field is essential.
• Post-registration experience is a requirement.
• Experience in research methodologies and ethics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple NIHR research projects and manage participants.
• Support high-quality research delivery across the organization.
• Educate and monitor research participants and document findings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Verbal communication

Data collection accuracy

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in clinical specialty or research

Current Part 1 NMC registration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Research Nurse

The closing date is 17 December 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and disciplined Research Nurse to join the team. You will be working on a wide portfolio of clinical trials, predominantly in Stroke and ED.

If you are committed to providing high-quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you.

You will be instrumental in implementing study objectives and will provide dedicated support to ensure that the study is delivered to time and target.

You will be educated to degree level; you will have post‑registration experience of working in a clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of high quality research across STSFT. To co‑ordinate the delivery of multiple NIHR research projects managing a caseload of study participants within the context of various clinical, commercial and non‑commercial research projects.

This will involve screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants including the collection and documentation of accurate data which will involve working in outpatient clinics, wards and research office areas.

The post holder should be a first level registered nurse (RGN) with 2 years post registration experience with evidence of specialist knowledge and skills in research through practical experience and/or theoretical study. The role is Monday – Friday 9 – 5pm.

About us

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One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and, in particular, those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high‑quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role‑model.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.

To comply with the trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

To support the development of high quality research across the trust's Acute and Community Services.

To work with the R&I lead clinician and others to help develop the research infrastructure within the organisation.

To participate in research/audit projects, managing a caseload of study participants within the context of various clinical research projects. This will involve screening, recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants including the collection and documentation of accurate data which will involve working in outpatient clinics, wards, and research office areas.

To work with colleagues to identify both commercial and non‑commercial studies relevant to this Trust and encourage participation in, and recruitment to those studies.

To support the implementation of research findings into clinical practice, contributing to staff education and training activities.

To co‑ordinate research activity across the Trust in multiple specialities.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT Skills
• Current Part 1 NMC registration
• Degree in clinical specialty or research
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
• Understanding of consent processes for research
• Awareness of changing trends within health care
• Attended GCP training
• Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues
• Knowledge of research ethics/R&D approval processes

Experience

• Specialist knowledge or experience in research
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Appropriate post‑registration experience as a registered nurse
• Experience of managing staff/projects
• Experience of providing patient/staff education

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to organise programmes of several clinical trials at any one time
• Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own workload and that of others
• Ability to work autonomously using own initiative and as a member of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Verbal: to communicate appropriately with clinical colleagues and patients
• Ability to explain complex clinical trial information
• Written: ability to produce written reports
• Interpersonal: ability to engage with trial subjects and maintain relationship of trust and confidence
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Evidence of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection
• Ability to develop word processing, report writing and presentation

Personal Qualities

• Approachable
• Reliable
• Proactive
• Strong motivation to work within the field of research
• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
• Team worker with flexible approach to work
• Willing to undertake personal development training as required
• Self‑motivated with the ability to organise and plan

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust