Research Nurse Neurosciences

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a Research Nurse for a fixed-term role focused on neurology and clinical trials. Applicants should possess RGN Level one, be NMC registered, and demonstrate experience in clinical research. The position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580, with a commitment to staff development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive post registration experience within clinical settings.
• Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Experience of delivering early phase research studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate clinical research projects involving patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Ensure that research safeguards are in place.

Skills

Good communication

Good IT skills

Understanding of NHS research context

Education

RGN Level one

NMC registered

Post graduate qualifications

First degree or working towards one

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Nurse Neurosciences

Closing date: 13 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse with significant experience of working within neurology or Clinical Research to join a dynamic research team within STH.

The University of Sheffield department of neuroscience brings together internationally-recognised expertise in medicine, science and engineering to improve the lives of patients and families affected by neurological, sensory and developmental disorders. The collaborative, multidisciplinary approach alongside cutting‑edge facilities enables the latest scientific knowledge to be translated into real‑world solutions and better outcomes for patients.

Main duties of the job

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

As a key part of the team, the Research Sister/Charge Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients in line with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards.

The Research Sister/Charge Nurse will work as part of the larger research team to develop and deliver recruitment targets and strategies to meet these targets.

The post holder will ensure that research safeguards are in place to protect the well‑being of research participants and that research is conducted within the Regulatory Framework. As part of the co‑ordination responsibilities the post holder will be expected to represent the MND team at national and international meetings.

All work undertaken within neurology is carried out to the highest possible standards and adheres to Research Governance and the Regulatory Framework.

Sheffield has been working hard to increase research activity, and the directorate has worked closely with the department of Neurosciences and the Biomedical Research Centre to enhance opportunities for participants and staff to engage with research.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Biomedical Research Centre; Sheffield has recently been awarded NIHR funding to establish a Neurosciences BRC, which will focus on the key research areas of Neuro‑inflammation, Cerebrovascular Neurology and Neurodegeneration. The BRC will work in partnership with Sheffield's CRF to ensure the safe delivery of its early phase experimental medicine trials. The post holder will work on a portfolio of studies on neuromuscular (PD) disorders.

The Sheffield NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a joint venture between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The CRF is a specially equipped unit, devoted to ensuring that research is conducted to the highest standards and providing research participants with excellent quality of care.

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed‑term contract basis for a period of 23 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed‑term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed‑term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note that any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Integrity – Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference.
• Integrity – Possesses a straight‑talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style.
• Ownership – Loves being in charge/control and takes full responsibility for the running of their clinical area.
• Ownership – Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve.
• Ownership – Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and clinical area.
• Delivery – Love to be in control and on top of everything that is going on in their clinical area.
• Delivery – Likes to be ‘hands on’ in the delivery of patient care in their department.
• Delivery – Thrives on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues.
• Delivery – Possesses a ‘can do’ approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough.
• Relating – Gets a buzz out of developing others and takes great satisfaction from seeing their staff achieve and progress.
• Relating – Pick up on other people's needs sensing when something is wrong.
• Relating – Good at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand.

Qualifications

• RGN Level one
• NMC registered
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
• Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
• First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)

Experience

• Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
• Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Experience of delivering early phase research studies
• Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

• Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one‑to‑one basis and with groups.

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (per annum pro rata for part time staff)