Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Clinical Research Nurse to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research. The post holder will join a team of research nurses who are currently supporting the delivery of commercial and non-commercial (NIHR) National Institute for Health Research portfolio research studies across a wide range of specialties.

The role will involve identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process as well as providing support to study teams and clinicians carrying out research. Additionally the post-holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

The post is part time and fixed term for 12 months. Based within the Research and Development Department at Lantern Centre, Preston. The post holder will work as an 'agile' worker and therefore can be expected to work from different sites across the Trust on a regular basis.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills, drive and experience for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact us on the details provided.

Main duties of the job

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LCFT) is a large health and wellbeing Trust employing over 7000 staff and serving a population of 1.5 million across Lancashire. The Trust provides inpatient and community specialist Mental Health services and forensic mental services to children, young people, adults and older adults. Additionally, the Trust provides a range of physical health care community services and children's services.

The Trust delivers high quality clinical trials in partnership with the NIHR Regional Research Network and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust continues to develop and expand its capacity and capability in undertaking clinical research within its NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility. As one of the research nurses, you will enjoy working in a busy environment and support research activity across the Trust, ensuring all studies are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CS2756-EB

Job locations

The Lantern Centre

Preston

PR2 8DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN or RGN qualified
  • Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive Knowledge of clinical research and clinical trials
  • Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN or RGN qualified
  • Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive Knowledge of clinical research and clinical trials
  • Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations and guidance and associated good clinical practice

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Effective time management and organisational skills

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.

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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lantern Centre

Preston

PR2 8DW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lantern Centre

Preston

PR2 8DW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Research Nurse

Gillian Welch

Gillian.Welch@lscft.nhs.uk

07907155382

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CS2756-EB

Job locations

The Lantern Centre

Preston

PR2 8DW


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