Research Nurse Neurosciences

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a research nurse to manage clinical research projects with patients living with motor neurone disease. You will coordinate all trial activities, ensure participant safety, and maintain high standards of research governance. The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

Good annual leave

Pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research related to neurology or similar fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary for coordinating research activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for patients.
• Develop and deliver recruitment targets to meet study objectives.
• Ensure research safeguards are in place for participants.
• Coordinate trial activities in collaboration with neuroscience departments.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will report directly to the Trust Research Matron and work within a specialised team of research nurses to manage and coordinate clinical research projects involving patients living with motor neurone disease.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for patients in line with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards.
• Develop and deliver recruitment targets and strategies to meet study enrolment objectives.
• Ensure that research safeguards are in place to protect the well‑being of participants and that research is conducted within the regulatory framework.
• Represent the MND team at national and international meetings.
• Adhere to research governance and the regulatory framework, maintaining the highest possible standards of neurology research.
• Coordinate all aspects of trial activities in collaboration with the department of Neurosciences and the Biomedical Research Centre.

Benefits and Working Environment

The Trust values and respects all staff, offering professional development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave, pension schemes, and wellbeing support.