Research sister/charge nurse

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Research Nurse to support clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted ethically and safely. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to patient safety. Join a diverse and collaborative team to help shape NHS care and make a lasting difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive research training

Career development pathways

Supportive team environment

Opportunities in diverse clinical areas

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a passion for advancing care through research.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and high standards of clinical care.
• Previous research experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials.
• Recruit and support patients participating in research studies.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical and research documentation.
• Collaborate across departments for effective study conduct.
• Promote awareness of clinical research within the Trust.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to patient safety

Research experience

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Interviews are expected to be held 1st and 2nd September 2025.

Are you an experienced, dedicated nurse looking to broaden your career into the exciting world of clinical research? At The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, our Research and Development Directorate is recruiting — and we want you to be part of it.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred research that improves health outcomes across the region and beyond. You’ll play a pivotal role in bringing ground-breaking treatments and innovations to the patients who need them most.

We thrive on diversity and believe it is a strength that drives innovation, ideas, and debate. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and can thrive.

Whilst we embrace innovation and new ways of working, the use of AI tools in completing applications is monitored to ensure transparency and fairness.

You are permitted to use AI to assist with your application; however, you are required to declare its use. This allows us to understand how AI is being utilised and to maintain an equitable review process. Failure to disclose the use of AI tools may result in disqualification or further investigation into your application.

As a Research Nurse, you’ll support the delivery of the clinical trials portfolio, working alongside multidisciplinary teams, principal investigators, and patients. You’ll ensure studies are conducted safely, ethically, and in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials
• Recruit and support patients participating in research studies
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical and research documentation
• Collaborate across departments to ensure efficient and effective study conduct
• Promote awareness of clinical research within the Trust and the wider community
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a passion for advancing care through research
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to patient safety and high standards of clinical care
• Previous research experience is desirable but not essential – full training and mentorship will be provided
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive research training and career development pathways
• A supportive, innovative, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge trials across diverse clinical areas
• A chance to help shape the future of NHS care through research
• Join a team where research is at the heart of everything we do — and make a lasting difference in patients’ lives.
  
  

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kay Hadlington Job title: Senior Research Sister Email address: [e-mail]

Kim Kinsella

R&D Workforce Development Manager

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