Senior Research Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to lead a dedicated Research Delivery Team. This pivotal role requires a highly motivated individual with proven staff management experience and a strong background in clinical research. You will oversee high-quality research across multiple specialties, ensuring innovative treatments and patient care. Join a collaborative team focused on advancing healthcare and shaping the future of patient-centered research. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of clinical research.

Qualifications

• Proven staff management experience in clinical research.
• Strong background in both commercial and non-commercial studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary research team and manage staff performance.
• Oversee patient recruitment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Time management

Detail-oriented

Job description

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for patient-centred care and innovation in healthcare? Do you thrive in leadership roles and have a keen interest in advancing clinical research?

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Research Nurse (Band 7)to join and lead our dedicated Research Delivery Team within the cross-siteResearch & Innovation (R&I) DepartmentatFrimley Park Hospital.

This pivotal role requires a highly motivated and experienced research nurse with proven staff management experience and a strong background in clinical research. As the team leader, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality research across multiple specialities and all Frimley Health sites.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is:

• Patient-focusedand committed to delivering innovative treatments and pathways

• Anexcellent communicatorwith strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Highly organised, with outstanding time management and IT proficiency

• Accurate and detail-oriented, capable of balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities

Our team delivers both commercial and non-commercial studies, including the introduction of novel therapies, treatment pathways, and retrospective data collection. You’ll be at the forefront of advancing research that directly benefits our patient population.

Join a collaborative and supportive team whereteamwork is the foundation of our success, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary research team, including managing staff performance, appraisals, workload, and compliance with Trust policies

• Oversee the recruitment and care of patients involved in both commercial and non-commercial research studies

• Ensure high standards of documentation and regulatory compliance from study setup through to close-down

• Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders—such as Consultants, clinical teams, and research colleagues—as well as external partners including study sponsors, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), and other healthcare providers

• Maintain accurate data entry and oversee effective data management to support study delivery

• Support the ongoing development, supervision, and training of junior staff

• Assist the Clinical Trials Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the research service