Senior Research Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Slough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to lead their Research Delivery Team at Wexham Park Hospital. The role requires experience in clinical research, with responsibilities including overseeing research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a team. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a background in nursing with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive NHS research experience.
• Knowledge of clinical research and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary research team and oversee compliance.
• Manage recruitment and care for research participants.
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Clinical trial management

Ability to handle distressed patients

Education

Degree in Health Science, Nursing/Midwifery

Post-registration teaching/management qualification

GCP/ICH training

Job description

Employer: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Wexham Park Hospital, Slough

Salary: £48,270 - £54,931 per annum (including HCAS)

Closing Date: 24/06/2025 23:59

Senior Research Nurse

Band 7

Job overview

We are seeking a Senior Research Nurse (Band 7) to lead our Research Delivery Team at Wexham Park Hospital. This role requires an experienced research nurse with staff management experience and a strong clinical research background. You will oversee research across multiple specialties and sites.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, an excellent communicator, highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented. You will manage both commercial and non-commercial studies, contributing to innovative treatments and pathways.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary research team, managing performance and compliance
• Oversee recruitment and care of research participants
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance
• Act as liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data management
• Support training and development of junior staff
• Assist with operational management of the research service

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusivity and offers development opportunities. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Research and Research Operations Manager, your key tasks include:

• Develop strategies for participant recruitment
• Ensure staff adhere to study protocols and standards
• Oversee informed consent process
• Manage study data and documentation
• Coordinate study setup and closure
• Support staff training and development
• Maintain compliance with regulations and sponsor requirements

Management

• Work with the R&I Operations Manager to deliver research services
• Allocate resources and lead the research team
• Develop and enforce departmental policies
• Ensure staff are trained and competent

Clinical responsibilities

• Manage own studies and supervise team members
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and clinics
• Ensure participant safety and data integrity
• Report adverse events and monitor treatment toxicity

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Science, Nursing/Midwifery, or NMC registration
• Post-registration teaching/management qualification
• GCP/ICH training

Experience

• Extensive NHS research experience
• Knowledge of clinical research and regulations

Skills and Knowledge

• Leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience in clinical trial management
• Ability to handle distressed patients and emotional situations

We are proud of our achievements and ongoing investments in facilities and digital health initiatives, including a new hospital and digital systems.

This role requires appropriate UK professional registration and is subject to DBS checks.