Senior Research Nurse - Ophthalmology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare institution is seeking an experienced Senior Research Nurse to join its ophthalmology research team. Responsibilities include assisting clinicians with patient assessments for research studies, ensuring patient safety during trial procedures, and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills, as well as extensive experience in clinical trials. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and skilled research team with a focus on ophthalmic conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and experience working in clinical trials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research ethics and management.
• Good project management skills and ability to work with study monitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in patient assessment for research eligibility.
• Provide ongoing advice and information to patients regarding research participation.
• Ensure patient health and safety in all trial procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Clinical trials experience

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated senior research nurse to join the ophthalmology research team at Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

As an ophthalmology band 7 research nurse you will be working alongside the Research Matron and an experienced research team.

The department works on a wide range of studies in a variety of ophthalmic conditions, working with the University, and participation in the various phases of clinical trials.

You will work closely with the research team to meet delivery targets; you will have support from working closely with the Clinical Eye Research business team.

You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience working on clinical trials and as part of a multi‑disciplinary staff. You will need excellent project management skills and be able to troubleshoot, and work with study monitors.

Day to day leadership and management will be a part of your remit, to deliver the studies to time and target, this will include research practitioners, and support staff.

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical research. Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times. Liaison with sponsor companies and multi‑disciplinary research teams. Educational and developmental role. Good project management skills. To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately.

Responsibilities

• To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.
• To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
• To ensure that the patient’s health and safety are paramount in all procedures that takes place for trial purposes.
• To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust and Departmental protocols.
• To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval.
• The analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation and publication.
• Deliver presentations within LUHFT and to other services and agencies.
• To co‑ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co‑ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry, and patient support.
• To carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions according to pre‑determined protocols, including clinical examination of patients, venepuncture and venous cannulation, vital.
• To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow‑up appropriately on alert values.
• To be involved in the education of patients with regard to various aspects of disease within the speciality.
• To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance EU Directive, ICH GCP Guidelines.
• To work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and scope of professional conduct.
• To report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department for professional support and guidance.
• To have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data.
• To co‑operate with Specialist Nurses within the speciality.
• To keep up‑to‑date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements.
• To attend courses, research meetings, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research.
• To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinical supervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about, and comply with all details of the trials.
• Undertake first‑line management responsibilities as and when necessary within the role.
• To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of clinical trials and in‑house studies in the field of Speciality.
• To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team.
• To undertake the ordering of necessary goods and supplies as necessary.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025