Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Research Nurse (XR06)

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit 1 proactive and self-motivated, Band 6 Nurse to work in the Childrens Research Team, under the remit of (R&I). The post will be 1.0 WTE permanent Position. The Research Nurse will actively contribute across the children's research portfolio, which may oversee aspects of Oncology, Neuromuscular and some of the general specialities such as Diabetes, Respiratory, Allergy etc. The Research Nurse will work under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT),being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant with trust policy, study protocol requirements local and national guidance and legislation. The research nurse post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio. The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Yorkshire and Humber, and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required. The post holder will actively contribute to the meeting the needs of the Children's Research Service, and support effective team working, and support a drive to developing and maintaining their own development needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principal Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies, related to the research portfolio and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study protocols. Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative partners. The individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research is undertaken within the department safeguards for the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research. The post holder will act as role model developing and meeting needs of the research team, ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. During exceptional times of need you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for the CSU.

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:

- Patient-centred

- Collaborative

- Fair

- Accountable

- Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0229

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the

Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the

Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and

broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high

standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very

high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and

national guidance and legislation.

The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle

Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,

conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies

within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical

practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where

appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line

with Trust policies and study protocols.

Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative

partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to

derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is

maintained.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the

Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the

Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and

broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high

standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very

high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and

national guidance and legislation.

The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle

Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,

conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies

within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical

practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where

appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line

with Trust policies and study protocols.

Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative

partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to

derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is

maintained.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Experience of computer databases and administration
  • Knowledge of clinical research specific issues

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Research Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
  • Post registration qualification in specialty

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
  • Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research
  • Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

  • Autonomy
  • Independence
  • Capable of lateral thinking
  • IT Skills
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Implementation of good clinical practice
  • Clinical Research

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Experience of computer databases and administration
  • Knowledge of clinical research specific issues

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Research Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
  • Post registration qualification in specialty

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
  • Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research
  • Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

  • Autonomy
  • Independence
  • Capable of lateral thinking
  • IT Skills
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Implementation of good clinical practice
  • Clinical Research

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neil Hall

neil.hall6@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0229

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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