Research nurse​/facilitator

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 09 November 2026

This postis to support the Trust Research Team in the facilitation of the adoption of research studies which are currently on the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio into clinical areas throughout the Trust and in the promotion of other research opportunities. This includes being a part of developing into new clinical areas and expanding opportunities for patients to be a part of community led research

• The aim of the role is primarily to support our clinical services to participate in all relevant NIHR Portfolio Studies, including commercial research, to develop the research culture and the readiness of services to deliver Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS). The post holder is also likely to collaborate with other academic institutions and research networks such as the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) East of England (EoE).

The applicant may already be working within a clinical area and wish to have more dedicated time to increasing and supporting the adoption of research within their specialism but must be able to also support the research team on research activities outside of their clinical role speciality.

The post holder will work towards achieving maximum engagement with portfolio studies, which are relevant to our services. This includes identifying barriers and exploring solutions, building research readiness, assisting with scoping for suitable studies, participating in the clinical set-up process, identification of potential participants, consenting participants, treating participants as per the research protocol in studies relevant to the post holder's professional competencies, ensuring that the studies recruit to time and target and study close down.

The post holder will contribute to continuing to develop the research culture across the Trust, including supporting the Research Champions programme. The post holder will provide support to clinical investigators in obtaining approval from the NHS Trust and have obtained a favourable opinion from Research Ethics Committees. The post holder will become familiar with each research protocol and its application in practice, including procedures and documentation, to ensure safe and accurate conduct and recording within the study.

Identify, screen and recruit eligible participants into research studies according to specific protocols and guidelines

Co-ordinate recruitment for a local portfolio of clinical studies across participating sites/ practices.

Communication

Establish key lines of communication with Leadership Teams to ensure research opportunities are maximised.

Communicate with research participants, their relatives/carers and with the multi-disciplinary team involved in the provision of care associated with the research study. Liaise with RDN EoE, network facilitators and relevant partner organisations. Liaise with other relevant corporate colleagues, such as Data Services. Attend the Research Team meetings (virtual or in person depending upon current Trust recommendations).Attend and contribute to other clinical specialist meetings, as required, relating to research or other projects

People Management

Support the day-to-day supervision of staff.

2. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual objective setting, appraisal and KSF process.

Research & Development Activity

1. The post holder will undertake research and development activity as part of their role and will be required to facilitate the development and conduct of research within the Trust, in particular facilitating high quality…