Research Sister / Charge Nurse

Research Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research profession? If so, you may be the person we are looking for.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department research team on a fixed term basis in the first instance.

In order to develop the necessary specialist research skills required of this post the successful applicant will complete the Research and Development training programme. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, hardworking and work well within a team. They will be expected to demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the profession and ED research.

Whilst previous experience in clinical research would be an advantage, applications are welcomed from candidates with solid nursing experience who can show evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to learn.

Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work predominantly with Emergency Department research studies.

The post holder will work collaboratively with leading principal investigators, the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an opportunity for patients to participate in research studies. The Research Sister/Charge nurse will lead complex studies and manage a caseload of their own together with supporting other studies within the bounds of their registration. They will be expected to participate in the recruitment of patients into clinical research, including clinical trials of drugs and new interventions within set time limits. When working on clinical trials he/she will monitor the patients and observe for side effects reporting according to set protocols.

An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Therefore, the post holder will require excellent documentation, organisational and time management skills.

The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members ensuring all research undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the participants and is conducted within the research governance framework.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure care to patients is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and the research protocol
• Co ordinate the care of own case load of clinical trial / research patients in addition to oversight of junior team members caseloads
• Work unsupervised in all areas related to clinical trials and research studies and supervise the work of junior team members.
• Attend Multi disciplinary Meetings, and appropriate clinics, to assess volunteers/patients for eligibility for research and recruit new patients, to act as a resource to the members of the MDT. Communicate information regarding clinical decisions to patients, carers and the MDT as required.
• Ensure that trial specific clinical investigations / procedures are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and maintain safety in the trial.
• Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers.
• Take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses and act as a resource to ensure they optimise their clinical research skills and potential.
• Assist in the education and support of other health care professionals to enable them to care for patients participating in clinical trials or other research studies.
• Respond to change in line with the needs of the service

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Person Specification Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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.

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Reference number

218-NM-B6-