Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Research Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Research Sister - Charge Nurse to work within our Research Team, which forms part of the Education and Research Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality clinical research. The role involves coordinating and managing clinical research studies, recruiting and supporting patients throughout their participation, providing education and guidance, and ensuring the accurate collection and documentation of research data.

Main duties of the job

The function of a Research Sister - Charge Nurse is to assist in the provision of a clinical research service within Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. A Research Sister - Charge Nurse is responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This involves the recruitment, education and monitoring of research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The Research Sister - Charge Nurse works collaboratively with the clinical research team and the wider multi-disciplinary team, in the management of a caseload of clinical research patients.

The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national and international research regulations.

The post holder will be responsible for screening, recruiting and co-ordinating a case load of patients within the research portfolio of Trust. This will involve working across both Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital, as required by individual study and patient requirements.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, 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.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7728326

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience as staff nurse (or above) working in busy clinical environment
  • Able to undertake all nursing duties without supervision.
  • Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge underpinned by theory.
  • Proven experience of team leadership

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • First level NMC registration
  • Minimum 2 years nursing practice
  • Teaching qualification ENB 998 and/or C&G 730 or equivalent relevant experience
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Confident and articulate in all modes of communication
  • Experience of effectively working in a team and independently
  • Ability to prioritise own workload effectively, working with minimal supervision
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience as staff nurse (or above) working in busy clinical environment
  • Able to undertake all nursing duties without supervision.
  • Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge underpinned by theory.
  • Proven experience of team leadership

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • First level NMC registration
  • Minimum 2 years nursing practice
  • Teaching qualification ENB 998 and/or C&G 730 or equivalent relevant experience
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Confident and articulate in all modes of communication
  • Experience of effectively working in a team and independently
  • Ability to prioritise own workload effectively, working with minimal supervision

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Clinical Lead

Nicola Wilkinson

nicola.wilkinson7@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7728326

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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