Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Research Team Leader/Charge Nurse (CRDC)

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) as a Research Team Leader/Charge Nurse. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with managerial and leadership skills who will play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the CRDC.

This role involved working with the Research Delivery Manager to ensure strategic development and operational management of commercial research activities, working collaboratively with our partners across the region.

The successful candidate will be NMC registered and will have a strong and proven nursing background with leadership and experience in managing and developing teams. You will have exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, as well as being adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Research skills are advantageous, but a passion for research and developing knowledge in this area are essential.

If you are passionate about leading teams and driving clinical research forward, we want to hear from you. Applicants are encouraged to contact Tara Murray, Research Delivery Manager, on 07345 482194 or email: tara.murray5@nhs.net to discuss the role and the CRDC in more detail and/or arrange a site visit for a tour and to receive further information.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team to ensure the successful delivery of clinical trials with a commercial focus in line with CRDC objectives.

Drive growth and development of the team's trial portfolio, identifying and implementing opportunities for expansion.

Collaborate closely with team leads and other departments to achieve project objectives.

Adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and a proactive mindset.

Demonstrate flexibility by working outside standard hours and across multiple sites as protocol requires.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7476522

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Research and Development, Knowledge Spa

Truro

TR1 3HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Masters level or demonstratable experience
  • ICH GCP certificate or willingness to undertake
  • Evidence of recent continued professional development

Desirable

  • Managerial qualification
  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable and substantial post registration experience Including in a clinical research environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of the research process
  • Extensive experience of clinical research within various NHS settings and specialties
  • Experience of commercial and academic research
  • Extensive knowledge of the requirements of the Research
  • People management skills and experience
  • Project Management skills

Specific skills, disposition & Additional requirements

Essential

  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills Leadership skills,
  • Able to work Autonomously
  • Ability to work under in a challenging environment
  • Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
  • Attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret complex information and apply
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Instigate and develop efficient working systems
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Clinical skills to include phlebotomy and prepared to learn new skills to undertake a research study
  • Ability to travel between sites across the region to visit partner organisations

Desirable

  • Demonstration of self directed development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Masters level or demonstratable experience
  • ICH GCP certificate or willingness to undertake
  • Evidence of recent continued professional development

Desirable

  • Managerial qualification
  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable and substantial post registration experience Including in a clinical research environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of the research process
  • Extensive experience of clinical research within various NHS settings and specialties
  • Experience of commercial and academic research
  • Extensive knowledge of the requirements of the Research
  • People management skills and experience
  • Project Management skills

Specific skills, disposition & Additional requirements

Essential

  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills Leadership skills,
  • Able to work Autonomously
  • Ability to work under in a challenging environment
  • Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
  • Attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret complex information and apply
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Instigate and develop efficient working systems
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Clinical skills to include phlebotomy and prepared to learn new skills to undertake a research study
  • Ability to travel between sites across the region to visit partner organisations

Desirable

  • Demonstration of self directed development

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).

Additional information

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Research and Development, Knowledge Spa

Truro

TR1 3HD


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Research and Development, Knowledge Spa

Truro

TR1 3HD


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Delivery Manager

Tara Murray

tara.murray5@nhs.net

07345482194

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7476522

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Research and Development, Knowledge Spa

Truro

TR1 3HD


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