The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Senior Research Nurse

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

The focus of this post will be to develop the specialist areas of practice, NIHR, commercial and Trust sponsored research. As senior research nurse the post holder will work in partnership with other members of the team (Research Manager, Lead Research Nurse, Senior Research Nurses etc), and provide support and leadership to develop services within all research active specialities. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of clinical research within a number of specialitys, including leading the research delivery team, monitoring and raising the standards of research, ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team facilitate the production of good quality of research. The post holder will be instrumental in setting and implementing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of the research team. This will be achieved through working in partnership with lead clinicians, managers and matrons and external partner organisations.

Main duties of the job

- Contribute to the development of the Trust research portfolio specifically in NIHR , commercial and Trust sponsored studies. - Liaise with partnership organisations, academic, commercial and other NHS organisations to ensure the Trust infrastructure for research can support our portfolio of research. - Contribute to contract negotiations to ensure appropriate funding is available to support clinical studies. - Ensure effective communication between all members of the research team. - Maintain accurate reports of the progress of the research studies and provide departmental updates. - To work in partnership to develop further grant applications and contribute to the implementation of high-quality research. - To provide advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team with regard to ICH GCP, R&D and REC registration and approval, project development, implementation, completion and dissemination. - Liaison with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials. - At all times to ensure clear, accurate records, developing data collection, case report forms and design of database where required. - To establish and maintain a network of communication with other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non- commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000321

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications (Essential)

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife/degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
  • Professional knowledge acquired at degree level, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses such as any of those listed in under desirable.

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • Research qualification
  • Master’s degree
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
  • Management qualification
  • Leadership qualification
  • Recognised Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications (Essential)

  • Registered Nurse/Midwife/degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
  • Professional knowledge acquired at degree level, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses such as any of those listed in under desirable.

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • Research qualification
  • Master’s degree
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
  • Management qualification
  • Leadership qualification
  • Recognised Teaching Qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Research Nurse

Bev Taylor

beverley.taylor14@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000321

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


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