Lead Clinical Research Nurse
The closing date is 28 October 2026

Job summary
Lead Clinical Research Nurse - Fixed 12 months

The post holder will lead and develop the research delivery service, overseeing the delivery and coordination of a portfolio of clinical research studies from feasibility to archiving. They will ensure that all research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of the participants and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, facilitate the production of good quality research. The post holder will be instrumental in implementing Hospital and Research Delivery Network objectives to enhance the performance, growth and development of research.

The post holder will provide clinical management and leadership to the research delivery team, including research nurses and other research staff. They will be responsible for workforce management, staff development, performance monitoring, and capacity building, to promote efficient and effective research delivery. They will contribute to enhancing the profile and capacity of research within Tameside Hospital and support the development of other research staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and management skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt effectively within a dynamic environment. The role will involve collaboration with colleagues at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and may require travel between sites.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead a team of research nurses and research support staff to deliver a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies across the Trust. They will oversee study set-up, participant recruitment, delivery of protocol-specific procedures, data quality, study documentation and regulatory compliance, ensuring research is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of research governance and patient care. They will work closely with investigators, the research governance team, clinical services, sponsors and external partners to maximise research opportunities and achieve local and national performance targets. The successful candidate will be an experienced research nurse with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. They will provide expert advice on clinical research, support staff development and education, and use their knowledge of ICH GCP, research governance and clinical trial delivery to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality research activity across the organisation. The ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders and work autonomously while supporting team development will be key to success in the role.

About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Reference number: 245-NAM7RM-10-26

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous personal professional development
• Professional knowledge and experience of clinical research
• ICH GCP recognised recent training

Desirable

• Relevant Masters Degree
• Teaching, supervision, coaching or leadership qualification, or equivalent experience in staff development and education.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.
• Relevant post qualification experience
• Experience of working in clinical research at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Experience in co-ordinating clinical research from feasibility to closure including archiving
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Strong leader with sophisticated interpersonal skills
• Confident to drive the development of Research through positive teamwork and role modelling
• Ability to manage and deliver several concurrent workstreams covering a wide range of clinical contexts.
• Extensive experience of working in a healthcare setting with patients, their families and carers
• Managerial skills including experience of line management, supervision and staff development

Desirable

• Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams.
• Experience of research governance, study monitoring, audit and inspection processes.
• Experience writing SOPs

Skills
Essential

• Highly effective communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Good written and analytical skills.
• Experience of supporting and/or undertaking informed consent processes within scope of professional practice and delegated authority.
• Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research.
• Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer.
• Training and leadership skills
• Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure

Desirable

• Intra-venous access and cannulation skills.
• Good presentation skills.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and current research governance requirements
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to a specialist area.
• Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
• Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees

Other
Essential

• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues.
• Demonstrates inclusive and compassionate leadership, with resilience, curiosity, critical thinking, self-awareness, the ability to influence others and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and inspire others
• Ability to travel independently between hospital sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tameside General Hospital, Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Research Governance Manager, Rebecca Roberts, Rebecca.Roberts@tgh.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.