Job summary
The
Research and Innovation Department has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic,
motivated individual who enjoys a challenge, to join our research team in
Leeds.
The
Neurosciences research team is seeking a confident experienced Senior
Research Nurse to provide leadership to a team of research delivery staff, to
work closely with clinicians, nurse specialists and external partners
delivering a research portfolio for patients within neurosciences. It is a
full-time post (1.0 WTE), permanent contract, based in Neurosciences at Leeds
General Infirmary, working cross-site as required.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the Neurosciences Research Portfolio. The main tasks are:
Facilitating
delivery of commercial and non-commercial research trials within the
Neurosciences department in collaboration with our partner organisations.
Provide
leadership to a dedicated research delivery team integrated with the clinical
specialities and further develop the portfolio of clinical trials for this
patient group, contributing to improving and changing their future care.
Responsible
for ensuring standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and
patient satisfaction are to very high standards, compliance with Trust
policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and
legislation is required.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
26/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
10/03/2026
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated senior research nurse
with a keen interest in research to work within Neurosciences to provide
leadership to the research teams delivering Stroke, Neurology and
Neurosurgery clinical trials.
The
postholder will have advanced knowledge of research delivery to ensure that
appropriate quality, financial and clinical governance is embedded and play a
key role in the development, management and implementation of our research
delivery objectives. The postholder will be required to become an integrated
member of the Neurosciences Research Team, acting as an ambassador for
promoting research and best practice ensuring the best possible care for
their patients.
The
successful candidate will have a background in clinical research delivery.
Experience in the fields of neurology/stroke/neurosurgery is highly
desirable. The postholder will be responsible for oversight of the portfolio
of studies, overseeing the staffing requirements for this, ensuring the
research workforce is competent and has capacity to deliver both commercial
and non-commercial research.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN)
Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments,
attending regional and national meetings as required
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:
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Patient-centred
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Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical
research
within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.
Additionally,
where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,
managerial
leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In
collaboration
with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT),
be
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.
Working
effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and
agreed
external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will
adhere
to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and
robust
data capture, of observational and interventional studies, and
ensure
pharmacovigilance is maintained
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical
research
within the Research and Innovation (R&I) department.
Additionally,
where appropriate, they will provide professional, clinical,
managerial
leadership and supervision for the research delivery team. In
collaboration
with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT),
be
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.
Working
effectively and proactively with senior colleagues, the MDT and
agreed
external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will
adhere
to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and
robust
data capture, of observational and interventional studies, and
ensure
pharmacovigilance is maintained
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and identify stress in others
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Displays high motivation and commitment to success
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Education, training and appraisal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP, or AHCS voluntary (including CRP) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist)
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
- Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
- Experience of computer database and administration
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Standards of professional practice
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experience of recruitment and selection process
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, innovator capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and identify stress in others
- Able to deliver feedback effectively
- Assertive/self-confident to motivate self and others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate complicated information effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Displays high motivation and commitment to success
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Education, training and appraisal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RN Child or Midwife for Childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC registered AHP, or AHCS voluntary (including CRP) or statutory (including Clinical Scientist)
- Degree, or working towards, or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised post-registration qualification in speciality
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of effective professional and leadership development
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Evidence of managing staff and performance management strategies
- Evidence of clinical audit, service development or facilitation of change management
- Experience of computer database and administration
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Understanding and experience of the research process and clinical research specific issues
- Standards of professional practice
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Experience of recruitment and selection process
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.
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.
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).
