Research Nurse

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated Nurse to join the Liverpool ED Research Unit Strategy (LEDRUS) Portfolio.If you currently work as a nurse within the Royal A+E department, there is a possibility of job sharing. Therefore, you could remain in your clinical job part time.As a Band 6 Research Nurse, you will work as part of an established, supportive multidisciplinary research team.LEDRUS delivers a portfolio of studies across the Emergency Medicine speciality, including NIHR portfolio trials. Current research activity spans observational, interventional and CTIMP studies. You will contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the LEDRUS research speciality. Acute or research experience is essential.Day-to-day responsibilities will include the management of recruitment to research studies, working with minimal supervision as part of a research team and ensuring all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with agreed protocols.

Main duties of the job
The Research Nurse must be a strong advocate for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants and the wider research team.Knowledge of clinical research processes, including regulatory frameworks, feasibility assessments and site set-up, and will liaise confidently with sponsor organisations and multi-disciplinary teams.

About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 287-CEF-252-26
Job locations: Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Good project management skills- to ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.To conduct accurate and timely data collection, uphold robust documentation standards.The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RGN
• Current NMC registration
• Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research

Desirable

• 1 st level degree or studying towards
• Research Qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
• Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
• Supervision of student nurses
• Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
• Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Healthcare

Desirable

• Previous experience within the research speciality
• Appraisal and interviewing skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
• Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
• Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences

Skills
Essential

• Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office / EDCL
• Skills in administration and project management
• Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Skills in handling and management of computerised data
• Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
• Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data

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).

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Research Nurse, Tanya Ingram, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 287-CEF-252-26
Job locations: Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom

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