Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Senior Clinical Research Nurse in Manchester. This role involves managing clinical research studies, providing high-quality patient care, and ensuring the adherence to clinical practice guidelines. Work within a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through research, with a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse currently registered with the NMC.
• Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in a clinical environment within NHS.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical research studies and patient care.
• Implement study objectives and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Skills

Understanding of clinical research

Effective communication

Team working skills

Managing patient care

Education

Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience

Registered Nurse - currently registered with the NMC

Tools

Good Clinical Practice certificate

Mentorship training

Job description

Job summary

Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6

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 recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider

The Team facilitates and supportsthe delivery of research within the Medical Research Team based at North Manchester General Hospital.

The current speciality areas we cover are - Diabetes, Cardiology, Respiratory, Cardiovascular and some Metabolic Disorders.

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 £2.8bn & 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 organisation 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. What's more, 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 organisation together.

Details Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-RES-7246408*

Job locations

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
• Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice certificate
• Mentorship training
• Post graduate diploma
• Additional specialist training

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of clinical research
• Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical and research governance
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Training and Experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Audit experience
• Experience in clinical research
• Interest in research

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
• Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice certificate
• Mentorship training
• Post graduate diploma
• Additional specialist training

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of clinical research
• Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical and research governance
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Training and Experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Audit experience
• Experience in clinical research
• Interest in research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)