Research Nurse

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join our small and friendly research team. The successful candidate will work alongside dedicated research nurses to deliver a growing portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. The research nurse is expected to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks related to clinical research studies. Working as part of the general research team, the research nurse will be responsible for a wide variety of research study activities. This will give you exposure to many different aspects of research and there will be day to day variation in your work. You will also work across many different specialities and clinical areas in the Trust and in the community. There will be ongoing learning and development opportunities for the role. Your relevant clinical skills and knowledge will be transferable to the role of the research nurse. The team collaborates with a variety of healthcare professionals, so flexibility and effective communication skills are desired. Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve establishing feasibility, pre-trial set-up, recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation and analysis of complex, accurate data. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside knowledge and application of, and compliance with the local, national and international research regulations. The post holder will work collaboratively with a number of trial stakeholders (e.g. Principal Investigators, clinicians, academics, industry and Research Network colleagues) in the management of their own caseload of clinical trial patients. The post holder will employ specialist clinical nursing skills to assess patient suitability for studies, perform research activities, interpret complex data, communicate effectively and ensure patient safety. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2 We appreciate you completing the survey. Details Date posted 11 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 203-C571 Job locations Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience required Leadership and Managerial Manage own workload effectively and delegate roles appropriately Constantly review study performance, identify opportunities for improvement and suggest new strategies Encourage, motivate and support research colleagues, and enhance retention Provide day-to-day supervision of other Research staff, including sickness management, appraisals, performance management etc. Write SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and guidelines for practice for use by research staff, following national guidance from Health Research Authority (HRA), using specialist clinical knowledge. Provide new ideas and initiatives, facilitate their implementation and evaluate outcomes Participate in the management of change Strive to continuously develop resources, facilities and services Support research-active clinicians and encourage potential Principal Investigators Support research personnel in other departments Incorporate flexible approach to accommodate the unpredictability of the workload Promote a healthy and safe working environment Clinical Demonstrate knowledge and skills commensurate with significant specialist clinical experience Ability to learn, assimilate and retain new clinical knowledge as required for each research study Understand complex clinical information across multiple specialities Understand and be able to explain the concept and details regarding each study, where there may be barriers to understanding and where concepts may be complex. Employ specialist knowledge to assess the suitability of patients for inclusion in a study Demonstrate skill at interpreting complex clinical information and data Ability to review medical notes and hospital databases to extract relevant information Display insight into workload and demands of clinical colleagues, displaying empathy and flexibility Competence in clinical skills required for research study visits including venepuncture and a variety of clinical measurements Use hospital information systems and wider NHS systems effectively and appropriately to collate and analyse data. Participate in clinical decision-making regarding patient treatment and care, where a range of options may need to be analysed in relation to ongoing participation and results. Research Take responsibility for all aspects of study conduct Work autonomously to manage their caseload of studies and patients, whilst working as part of the research team Actively seek potential research study opportunities and promote SWFT as an attractive site Establish, manage and complete studies across multiple specialities in the Trust Perform feasibility assessment for potential studies and submit Expression of Interest as appropriate Facilitate study set up which includes liaising with clinical staff, ensuring equipment and supplies are available, documentation is prepared, approvals are in place, study training is completed, recruitment strategies are agreed, access to databases is organised. Develop a working knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of each research study Identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions Attend and contribute to Site Initiation Visits, Investigator meetings, Study team meetings Undertake study activity alongside other members of the research team, leading on own studies and cohorts of participants, including screening potential study participants, checking eligibility, approaching patients, obtaining Informed consent, collecting and uploading data, performing study visits, delivering interventions, handling and processing samples, completing follow ups, attending to data queries, maintaining study documentation and files, liaising with study teams, organising study close-out and archiving Ensure patients are randomised and allocated treatment in accordance with the clinical trial protocol Perform study activity with regard to timelines and targets Keep Principal Investigator updated Demonstrate advanced computer skills and be able to use databases, spreadsheets, flowcharts and tables Maintain study site information files, manage versio