Research Nurse
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
317 Trustwide, NE1 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. At Newcastle Hospitals, clinical research...
The Surgical Research Team works closely with the clinical service to deliver a range of commercial and non-commercial surgical studies This is a clinical patient facing post, which requires a dynamic individual who can work both individually and as part of a team. By identifying and supporting patients through their research participation the post holders will play a crucial role in the delivery of a broad portfolio of clinical trials.
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship
Desirable: - Current driving licence if relevant to role; - Academic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- An understanding of research governance and the research process
- Substantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery
- Evidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- Experience of working within speciality
- Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
- Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
- Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- Experience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT knowledge/skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG)
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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