Senior Research Nurse

Senior Research Nurse

The closing date is 13 July 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the Perioperative Medicine Research Portfolio and other research specialities, with the scope and flexibility to manage and work in other areas, as required Research Teams at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Band 7 Research Nurse, you will work as part of an established, supportive multidisciplinary research team.

The department delivers a broad portfolio of studies across multiple specialties, including NIHR portfolio and commercial trials. Current research activity spans observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials.

You will play a key part in driving high-quality study delivery and ensuring recruitment and performance targets are consistently met. You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience in line managing staff, alongside substantial expertise in the conduct of clinical trials and working within a multidisciplinary environment. Strong project management, problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities will include providing visible leadership to research nurses, practitioners and support staff, coordinating study activity, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust policies, and regulatory standards. Liaising with the wider MDT.

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.

Comprehensive 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.

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 oversee 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.

The candidate must have the relevant experience and extensive research experience and can demonstrate excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.

All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• RGN
• University Degree in Health Care related field or equivalent
• Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
• Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing or Research
• Certificate in Clinical Research
• Clinical Examination Course

• Significant additional experience in relevant area
• Experience of co‑ordinating clinical research studies
• Clinical experience / qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
• Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the Health Service, Universities and Industry
• Experience of leading the development of research projects (protocols and study documentation) and negotiating research funding
• Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
• Supervision of staff/teams & Appraisal & interviewing skills

• Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
• 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
• Understanding of the relevance of research to health…