Clinical Research Nurse

Clinical Research Nurse

Closing date: 30 April 2026

Base location: St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG. Across-site travel will be required at times; the frequency will be agreed locally.

Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in being at the forefront of innovative treatments and emerging healthcare technologies? Are you seeking a new and rewarding career pathway that allows you to maintain and develop your clinical and patient care skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist Research Nurse to join our successful Core Research Team. This dynamic role involves delivering a diverse NIHR portfolio across a range of specialties, including Critical Care, Microbiology, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, and Urgent Care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality clinical research, contributing to all aspects of study setup, recruitment, delivery, follow-up, close-out, and archiving, in line with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking a registered nurse with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of organisational ability and attention to detail. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. Leadership skills are essential, as the role may include supervising or line-managing junior staff, and the ability to work independently and flexibly is vital.

You will be expected to actively support patient recruitment in line with NIHR targets and work collaboratively with clinicians, Principal Investigators, senior research nurses, and the wider Research Department. The role offers the opportunity to administer trial interventions, including investigational medicinal products and medical devices, as well as collect and manage samples in accordance with study protocols.

Qualifications

• Current RN Adult / RGN registration with NMC
• Degree in relevant field
• Evidence of recent CPD SSS
• 2 years clinical post-registration experience
• Effective leadership, motivation and team building skills
• Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care and clinical trials issues
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
• Ability to make clinical decisions and judgments
• Critical appraisal skills
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and current Trials' Regulations (EU Directive Clinical Trials)
• Health Promotion
• Relevant experience in Management / Leadership Course training
• Postgraduate level qualification in Research, Healthcare related subject or equivalent
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training for Research
• Previous experience of project management and/or participation in the coordination of clinical trials
• Previous experience of leadership and management
• Evidence of systems development and change management

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, informed consent, follow-up care (face-to-face, ward-based, clinic-based, or virtual), accurate data collection, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial-specific protocols.

Essential clinical skills include phlebotomy, comprehensive patient assessment, and accurate documentation of medical history and symptoms. You will manage a caseload of research participants autonomously while working as part of a supportive, close-knit team.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, along with the ability to work flexibly across a variety of clinical settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.