About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Research Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality clinical research and trials across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Research Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of both commercial and academic research studies across a range of specialities. Working with strong leadership skills, you will collaborate closely with colleagues within the Research Team and the Medical and Surgical Division to build and sustain a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research studies.
You will actively facilitate the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that all research activity across the division consistently meets these standards. As a research-active organisation, LTHTR is committed to giving patients access to innovative treatments, improving clinical outcomes, and supporting colleagues to develop their research delivery skills.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the safe planning, delivery and evaluation of care for patients participating in clinical trials and research studies Act as a clinical expert in research delivery, ensuring patient safety is paramount at all times Communicate effectively and confidently with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, external partners and patients Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and accurate data management Uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles across all research activity Support the development of a strong research culture within the Trust
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTr) is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West, providing high-quality care to the communities of Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are proud of our strong research culture and our ambition to become a recognised Centre of Excellence, particularly in women's health and maternity research.
As part of our Research & Innovation (R&I) team, you will join a supportive and dynamic department committed to building research capacity, improving patient outcomes, and reducing health inequalities. We work closely with regional partners, national research networks, and academic institutions, including Tommy's Research Centre and local universities, to ensure our patients have access to cutting-edge studies and innovative care pathways.
LTHTr is dedicated to supporting the development of our staff. You will have access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical and academic skills. Our Trust values compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we foster an environment where staff feel empowered, respected, and encouraged to contribute to meaningful change.
Joining us means becoming part of an organisation that is passionate about making a real difference--both to the patients we serve and to the future of women's health research across our region.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Research and Innovation department to provide highquality, compassionate and patientfocused care for people taking part in research within the Lancashire Clinical Research Facility and across clinical services. They will make sure care is planned, delivered and reviewed in line with Trust values, national standards, Good Clinical Practice and evidencebased guidance. The role involves leading and coordinating safe research care, reducing risks, keeping clear and accurate records, and ensuring patients are treated with dignity, involved in decisions and kept safe. The post holder will act as a positive role model, supervising and supporting staff and students, helping with recruitment, training, appraisals and performance management, and promoting a respectful and inclusive working culture. They will also help manage the clinical environment and resources, support governance activities such as audits, incidents and complaints, develop and follow Standard Operating Procedures, promote equality, health education and wellbeing, and support the setup and delivery of commercial and academic clinical trials alongside Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring all research meets regulatory requirements and high quality standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Appropriate NMC Registration Degree in Nursing / or equivalent post registration experience Evidence of continuing professional education
Desirable
GCP certificate NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of CTIMP trials Evidence of leadership experience and learning Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a clinical research nurse Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable
Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality Understand the clinical research process Good Clinical Practice Training Experience of leading a team and taking charge on shift
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).
Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility, Avondale Unit Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)