Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is looking for a part-time clinical researcher to manage research studies, ensure high-quality patient care, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with experience in clinical environments and a good understanding of clinical research. The role offers competitive pay and can be seen as a key position for the development of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in a clinical environment within NHS.
• Proven experience of working to deadlines.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Experience in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical research studies effectively.
• Provide the highest quality patient care.
• Be the main contact for study investigators and sponsors.

Skills

Understanding of clinical research

Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations

Ability to explain complex concepts to patients

Proven ability to handle busy workloads

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree in healthcare subject

Good Clinical Practice certificate

Job description

Overview

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK and single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England.

Research & Innovation at MFT is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the care our patients receive through clinical research. We support research across a diverse range of clinical areas and deliver improved diagnostics, treatments and devices for patients in Manchester and beyond.

Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:

• Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
• Attracts, develops and retains great people
• Is recognized internationally as a leading healthcare provider

The Team facilitates and supports the delivery of research within the Renal and Urology/Oncology Research Team.

The current specialty areas we cover include Renal Dialysis In/Out Patient, Renal Transplants wards, clinics, Dialysis Units cross other MFT Hospitals, Nephrology clinics, Urology/Oncology clinics, wards and other MFT Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

You will take a proactive approach in managing clinical research studies including developing study procedures and practice, gaining consent and approvals and recruiting patients, alongside clinical duties including providing the highest quality patient care and collecting and processing samples.

You will be instrumental in implementing study objectives and will provide dedicated support to ensure that studies are delivered to time and target.

You will be the main point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors and patients and so effective communication and team working skills are essential. You will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken at MFT safeguards the well-being of patients and is undertaken within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We\'re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you\'ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We\'ve also created a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We\'re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We\'re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organization together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you\'ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you\'re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you\'ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you\'ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We\'re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical research
• Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
• Knowledge of clinical and research governance
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
• Previous Haematology experience is desirable

Training and Experience

• Significant experience of working in a clinical environment within NHS
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience in clinical research
• Interest in research

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
• Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
• Good Clinical Practice certificate
• Additional specialist training

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary -ORC site

MINT Lab, Renal Research Office, 2nd Floor MRI

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-RES-7427751*

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary -ORC site

MINT Lab, Renal Research Office, 2nd Floor MRI