Research Nurse-Urgent Care

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Research Nurse to join the Urgent Care research team. You will lead and deliver NIHR Portfolio studies in the Emergency Department and Critical Care, driving improvements in NHS treatments and patient outcomes.

The role requires clinical nursing experience in acute care, strong organisation and communication, and willingness to work flexibly across departments with GCP knowledge. We offer training and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration.
• Mentorship qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
• NVQ Assessor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of NIHR Portfolio studies and other projects.
• Identify, recruit and follow up participants.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and ensure study governance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team working

Decision making

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Nurse

Mentorship qualification ENB 998

NVQ Assessor

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Urgent Care research team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint a caring, highly motivated, forward thinking and enthusiastic nurse to help lead and drive research within the Emergency Department and support Critical Care research. As a research nurse you will be responsible for delivering studies helping change NHS treatments and patients lives for the better.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team and will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of NIHR Portfolio studies and other projects. These include all aspects of patient identification, recruitment and follow up of participants in addition to any study specific procedures. You will be responsible for managing your portfolio in a patient focus manner and growing future opportunities for studies in you specialty. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team across departments therefore you must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate good attention to detail.

About us

We are a friendly proactive team that support and grow its team members. Based in one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts, our research portfolio is consistently recognised for its breadth, size and quality.

Job responsibilities

Emergency or Critical care nursing experience is essential and research experience would be advantageous but not essential, all necessary training and support will be provided. The post will provide the unique opportunity of working across the Emergency Department and Critical Care.

• Be a registered nurse with a degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Have effective time management and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Be able to integrate with a number of teams in order to achieve set objectives
• Be conversant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc)
• Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet service needs.
• Be familiar with Trust CORE Values and be willing work alongside the values.
• Previous practical experience of clinical trials/research will be an asset but not essential

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Mentorship qualification/ ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Recognised post registration qualification within a speciality

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical experience in an acute clinical environment
• Experience in mentoring / facilitation / teaching / assessing / coaching

Desirable

• Recent clinical research experience
• Experience in leadership / management and specialty development
• Experience of Benchmarking

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Demonstrates excellent team working and motivation
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills

Desirable

• Experience in leadership / management and specialty development
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
• Experience of or willingness to deal with conflict and non compliance
• Experience in risk assessment

Other

Essential

• Computer Literacy

Desirable

• Experience of involvement in successful change management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact

Research Sister Nicola Jacques, [e-mail], 01183226974

Closing date: 25 October 2026.