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Clinical Research Matron

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Matron/Clinical Research Delivery Manager to join the Research and Innovation Dir...

This is your opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the Research and Innovation Directorate, playing a pivotal part in the delivery of patient-centred research that leads to tangible improvements in healthcare.

  • Lead and inspire our research delivery team, ensuring the effective and innovative management of research that directly benefits patient care
  • Ensure UHNM Research Delivery consistently meets and exceeds national targets.
  • Forge strong partnerships with national and regional stakeholders to drive research that delivers real-world outcomes
  • Oversee clinical research across a wide range of NHS specialties, ensuring studies are impactful and at the forefront of healthcare advancements
  • Work closely with UHNM colleagues to manage and deliver high-quality research studies that improve patient treatment and care pathways
  • Play a crucial role in shaping UHNM's strategic vision, ensuring that research delivery aligns with our goal to improve patient outcomes through research.

This role is ideal for a visionary leader who is committed to improving healthcare and patient experiences. If you are passionate about leading research that makes a lasting impact on patient care, this is your opportunity to make a significant difference in a growing and dynamic directorate.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current Clinical Registration
  • Accredited GCP Certificate
  • Health related degree
  • Evidence of professional/academic development of Master's Level or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of professional development/ management or leadership qualification or extensive experience

Desirable: - Educated to postgraduate level in research methods or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Extensive and demonstrable clinical experience in a research setting
  • A very good understanding of the national research agenda and NIHR strategic objectives
  • Extensive experience of leadership & management of research teams within the NHS (
  • Demonstrate effective project management skills
  • Understanding of the Clinical Research Network /Regional Research Delivery Network structures and NHS structures.
  • Budget management and the ability to forecast financial sustainability inline with activity and growth.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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