Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmology Research Nurse
The closing date is 18 November 2026

Job summary
The directorate of Ophthalmology wish to recruit an experienced nurse to join the research team as a Research Sister/Charge Nurse.

The successful candidate will support a portfolio of research trials across the speciality and build strong links with clinical colleagues. They will co-ordinate research activity within Ophthalmology and work closely with the wider ophthalmology department as part of a team managing and coordinating the clinical research projects within this area.

The successful candidate will work with the Trust research Matron and the Senior Orthoptist within Ophthalmology as part of a team managing and co-ordinating clinical research projects.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the academic department of ophthalmology, working closely with the wider ophthalmic team.

The Trust Research Matron will provide research leadership, line management, and an educational framework for the post holder.

The directorate research teams both clinical and non-clinical work with investigators to ensure research carried out within the Trust is of the highest possible standard and adheres to Research Governance and the Regulatory Framework. As well as early phase trial activity conducted with collaboration with the CRF clinical teams to support the delivery of a wide and increasing portfolio of studies across a breadth of clinical specialties. This model supports the delivery of research across a patient treatment pathway.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-3281-DIR
Job locations: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: RGN Level one
• NMC registered
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
• Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
• First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)

Experience

• Essential: Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
• Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Experience of delivering early phase research studies
• Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference.
• Possesses a straight talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style
• Loves being in charge/control and takes full responsibility for the running of their clinical area
• Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve
• Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and clinical area.
• Likes to be 'hands on' in the delivery of patient care in their department
• Thrives on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues.
• Possesses a 'can do' approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough
• Gets a buzz out of developing others and takes great satisfaction from seeing their staff achieve and progress
• Pick up on other people's needs sensing when something is wrong
• Good at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Trust Research Matron, Rebecca Pyecroft-Oxley, r.pyecroft-oxley@nhs.net, 01142711554

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