Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research NurseHours: Part time 22.5 hoursGrade: Band 6
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 National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) 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.
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 including; diabetes, stroke, rheumatology, community physiotherapy, school nursing, health visiting, learning disability services, and district nursing.
Main duties of the job
The Trust delivers high quality Clinical Research Trials to older adults and other patient groups, working in partnership with the North West Coast Clinical 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, particularly in the area of dementia. The successful applicant will work closely with the Clinical Research Nurse Manager, the wider research team, and Trust colleagues to support the research portfolio at the Trust and ensure all studies are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.
The post is part time for 12 months and 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 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.
Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
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
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CS2744-CLK-A
Job locations
Lantern Centre
Preston
PR2 8DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education
Essential

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

• A clinical research qualification, ICH GCP Certification

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

• Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and logistics

• Extensive post registration experience

• Experience of conducting or facilitating research
• Experience of managing clinical trials

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

• A clinical research qualification, ICH GCP Certification

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

• Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and logistics

• Extensive post registration experience

• Experience of conducting or facilitating research
• Experience of managing clinical trials