Research Sister / Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Research Sister / Charge Nurse for its Paediatric/neonatal research team. The ideal candidate is a motivated Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and a commitment to personal development. Responsibilities include managing clinical trials and ensuring patient safety. The role offers an opportunity to grow within a innovative environment dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse.
• Commitment to personal development and research.
• Experience or evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with paediatric/neonatal research studies.
• Lead complex studies and manage a caseload.
• Ensure compliance with trial protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Research Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research profession?

If so, you may be the person we are looking for.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric/neonatal research team.

In order to develop the necessary specialist research skills required of this post the successful applicant will complete the Research and Development training programme. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, hardworking and work well within a team. They will be expected to demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the profession and paediatric research.

Whilst previous experience in clinical research would be an advantage, applications are welcomed from candidates with solid nursing experience who can show evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to learn.

Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work predominantly with paediatric/Neonatal research studies.

The post holder will work collaboratively with leading principal investigators, the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an opportunity for patients to participate in research studies. The Research Sister/Charge nurse will lead complex studies and manage a caseload of their own together with supporting other studies within the bounds of their registration. They will be expected to participate in the recruitment of patients into clinical research, including clinical trials of drugs and new interventions within set time limits. When working on clinical trials he/she will monitor the patients and observe for side effects reporting according to set protocols.

An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Therefore, the post holder will require excellent documentation, organisational and time management skills.

The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members ensuring all research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted within the research governance framework.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure care to patients is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and the research protocol
• Co-ordinate the care of own case load of clinical trial / research patients in addition to oversight of junior team members caseloads
• Work unsupervised in all areas related to clinical trials and research studies and supervise the work of junior team members.
• Attend Multi-disciplinary Meetings, and appropriate clinics, to assess volunteers/patients for eligibility for research and recruit new patients, to act as a resource to the members of the MDT. Communicate information regarding clinical decisions to patients, carers and the MDT as required.
• Ensure that trial specific clinical investigations / procedures are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and maintain safety in the trial.
• Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers.
• Take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses and act as a resource to ensure they optimise their clinical research skills and potential.
• Assist in the education and support of other health care professionals to enable them to care for patients participating in clinical trials or other research studies.
• Respond to change in line with the needs of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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.

The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.