Senior Research Nurse

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Research Nurse (B6) to lead and support delivery of high-quality clinical research across the hospital.

The role involves managing a portfolio of studies from feasibility to close-out, screening and recruitment, data management, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and the UK Policy Framework. Collaboration across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire group may occur.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering clinical research across a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks for clinical research.
• Experience with screening, recruitment, consent, and follow-up.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and UK policy framework.
• Ability to manage and improve research processes and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality clinical research across Northampton General Hospital.
• Manage a portfolio of clinical studies from feasibility through close-out.
• Oversee screening, recruitment, consent, and follow-up of participants.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with ICH-GCP and relevant frameworks.
• Provide leadership to the research nursing team and administrative staff.
• Collaborate across sites within the UHN group as required.

Skills

Clinical research leadership

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Participant recruitment

Feasibility assessment

Team leadership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Senior Research Nurse to lead and support the delivery of high-quality clinical research across Northampton General Hospital.

Northampton General Hospital is a spoke site within the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). Established in 2025, CRDCs were created to strengthen the UK's position as a global leader in clinical research by increasing capacity, improving efficiency, and enhancing access to commercial research opportunities.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clinical research studies and clinical trials from initial feasibility assessment through to study close-out. This will include screening, recruitment, consent (where appropriate), and ongoing follow-up of participants enrolled into research studies.

The role involves the collection and management of high-quality research data, ensuring compliance with the International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. The post holder will contribute to the continuous improvement of research processes, participant experience, and the quality and integrity of research data.

The Senior Research Nurse (B6) is expected to support the management and leadership of the research nurse team and administrative staff within the research team. They will have knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, undertaking and closure of clinical research studies, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products and therefore acts as a resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients.

They will take a lead in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of a designated number of clinical research studies and contribute to maximising patient recruitment to those studies.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.