Job summary
Band 6 - Fixed Term 12 months

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to join Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. This full time Band 6 position (37.5 hours) offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate registered mental health nurse to develop their career within research.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of commercial and non-commercial National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) portfolio studies across a range of specialties. Responsibilities include identifying, recruiting and supporting service users throughout the research process, and working collaboratively with study teams and clinicians to ensure high quality research delivery.

The post holder must be able to travel independently across Lancashire & South Cumbria on a regular basis, as the role requires agile working. The position is offered for 12 months and will be based at the Lantern Centre, Preston, with agile working across Lancashire.

Main duties of the job
LSCFT would like to establish a Research Nurse post to support research activity across the Trust. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the Senior Research Nurse, Research Nurse Manager, Senior Clinical Studies Officer, Research Department, RRDN and Trust colleagues to support the active research portfolio at the Trust.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain these key working relationships and ensure all studies across the organisation, within the portfolio, are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.

About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-CS2942-SRP-A

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications

• Essential: RMN qualified.
• Essential: Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of clinical trial delivery.
• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice.

Experience

• Essential: Extensive post registration experience.
• Essential: Experience of delivering clinical trials.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Lantern Centre, Vicarage Lane, Preston, PR2 8DW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Research Nurse, Gillian Welch, 07907155382

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