Research Team Leader/Charge Nurse (Lerryn)

Research Team Leader / Charge Nurse (Lerryn)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Lerryn Research Team as a Research Team Leader/Charge Nurse. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with managerial and leadership skills who will play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the clinical trials at RCHT.

This role involves working with the Lead Research Nurse to ensure strategic development and operational management of commercial and non-commercial research activities, working collaboratively with our partners across the region.

Successful candidates will be NMC registered and will have a strong nursing background with leadership and experience in managing and developing teams. You will have exceptional organisational, communication, and problem solving abilities, as well as being adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.

Research skills are advantageous, but a passion for research and developing knowledge in this area are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure the successful delivery of clinical trials with a commercial focus in line with CRDC objectives.
• Drive growth and development of the team's trial portfolio, identifying and implementing opportunities for expansion.
• Collaborate closely with team leads and other departments to achieve project objectives.
• Adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working outside standard hours and across multiple sites as protocol requires.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Masters level qualification or demonstrable experience.
• ICH GCP certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of recent continued professional development.
• Teaching qualification.

Experience

• Considerable and substantial post registration experience, including in a clinical research environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of the research process.
• Extensive experience of clinical research within various NHS settings and specialties.
• Experience of commercial and academic research.
• Extensive knowledge of the requirements of research.
• People management skills and experience.
• NHS experience.

Specific Skills, Disposition & Additional Requirements

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret complex information.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Instigate and develop efficient working systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Clinical skills to include phlebotomy and willingness to learn new skills for research.
• Ability to travel between sites across the region to visit partner organisations.
• Demonstration of self directed development.

Eligibility Checks

• Identity checks.
• Professional registration and qualification checks.
• Employment history and reference checks.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working may be offered. Please discuss at interview.

Contact & Salary

Applicants are encouraged to contact Lisa Trembath, Lead Research Nurse/Head of Research & Development, by email or phone to discuss the role in more detail and/or arrange a site visit. Salary ranges from £49,387 to £56,515 per annum pro rata.

About RCHT

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people and employs approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £740 million. RCHT operates at three sites: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle, and the base in St Ives. The Trust is affiliated with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. It is committed to research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site supports medical and nursing education and helps retain highly skilled teams.