Job summary
Are you an experienced registered nurse looking to expand your role into clinical research delivery? If so, then this opportunity is for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Gastroenterology Research Team in a clinical patient facing post. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a small team.
The post holder will support the development and implementation of clinical research trials by providing support to the team to ensure the smooth delivery of a portfolio of studies. The studies we deliver range from early and late phase clinical trials of investigational medicinal products, investigational devices, observational studies and Registries. Our studies are mainly centred around patients with inflammatory bowel disease and also include other conditions covered by Gastroenterology such as Chron's.
- Interview Date Tuesday 10 February 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take lead on a varied portfolio of studies ensuring they are conducted in line with research protocols and Good Clinical Practice. This will include screening, recruitment and follow up of research participants. The research nurse will be responsible for carrying out all research activities, such as clinical measurements, venepuncture, administering the study intervention, sample processing, data management and safety reporting.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a regional Gastroenterology centre, recognised as having an excellent reputation for delivering clinical research programmes. We are based at the RVI but also cover the Freeman Hospital. We see patients throughout the Trust in areas such as outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, endoscopy units, day case infusion units and the clinical research facility, providing a great opportunity for collaborative working across the NUTH site in each department.
Applications are welcomed from a registered adult nurse who has post registration experience working within Gastroenterology, in specialty areas and/or the clinical research delivery landscape. We are looking to appoint an individual who has excellent communication and organisational skills, with effective time management and good IT skills. Someone with the ability to multi-task, has knowledge of data collection systems and has meticulous attention to detail and can work proactively and cohesively within this small friendly team. The successful candidate will be provided with a full induction programme and ongoing support and will have the opportunity to facilitate the delivery of research studies within the Gastroenterology speciality.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a research team that is successfully embedded within the Gastroenterology department. We are looking for an enthusiastic person whois able to:
- Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.
- Support theteamto ensure environmental standards and cleanliness aremaintainedin line with national and Trust Standards.
- Support and contribute to the delivery of research participant care and nursing practice within the team and contributing to Trust projects and wider research delivery projects whererequired.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination
- Support the development of junior staff and students ensuringappropriate supervisionand assessment is available.
- Lead on clinicaltrials whilstmaintaininga high standard of care andhavethe skills such asvenepuncture, cannulation, ECG orbewilling to obtain these skills.
- Be responsible forthe safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
- Ensure compliance with NUTH policies and procedures and adhere totheClinical Governance framework, ICH &Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a regional Gastroenterology centre, recognised as having an excellent reputation for delivering clinical research programmes. We are based at the RVI but also cover the Freeman Hospital. We see patients throughout the Trust in areas such as outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, endoscopy units, day case infusion units and the clinical research facility, providing a great opportunity for collaborative working across the NUTH site in each department.
Applications are welcomed from a registered adult nurse who has post registration experience working within Gastroenterology, in specialty areas and/or the clinical research delivery landscape. We are looking to appoint an individual who has excellent communication and organisational skills, with effective time management and good IT skills. Someone with the ability to multi-task, has knowledge of data collection systems and has meticulous attention to detail and can work proactively and cohesively within this small friendly team. The successful candidate will be provided with a full induction programme and ongoing support and will have the opportunity to facilitate the delivery of research studies within the Gastroenterology speciality.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a research team that is successfully embedded within the Gastroenterology department. We are looking for an enthusiastic person whois able to:
- Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.
- Support theteamto ensure environmental standards and cleanliness aremaintainedin line with national and Trust Standards.
- Support and contribute to the delivery of research participant care and nursing practice within the team and contributing to Trust projects and wider research delivery projects whererequired.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination
- Support the development of junior staff and students ensuringappropriate supervisionand assessment is available.
- Lead on clinicaltrials whilstmaintaininga high standard of care andhavethe skills such asvenepuncture, cannulation, ECG orbewilling to obtain these skills.
- Be responsible forthe safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
- Ensure compliance with NUTH policies and procedures and adhere totheClinical Governance framework, ICH &Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship
Desirable
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
- Academic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- An understanding of research governance and the research process
- Substantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery
- Evidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- Experience of working within speciality
- Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
- Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- Experience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT knowledge/skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG)
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship
Desirable
- Current driving licence if relevant to role
- Academic attainment at degree/masters' level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- An understanding of research governance and the research process
- Substantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery
- Evidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency
Desirable
- Experience of working within speciality
- Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
- Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
- Experience of project management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT knowledge/skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG)
- High level of organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
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).
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