Senior Clinical Research Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Nurse to manage clinical research studies and provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will facilitate study procedures, recruit patients, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare through innovative research. This role requires strong clinical research skills and teamwork.

Benefits

Equal opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical research studies.
• Ability to develop study procedures and gain patient consent.
• Skills in collecting and processing samples.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical research studies and ensure they are delivered on time.
• Provide high-quality patient care and recruit patients for studies.
• Serve as the main point of contact for investigators and sponsors.

Skills

Clinical research

Patient care

Effective communication

Team working

Job description

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 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 across other MFT Hospitals, Nephrology clinics, Urology/Oncology clinics, wards and other MFT Hospitals

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.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust 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.

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.

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.

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].

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025