Motor Neuron Disease Association Senior Research Nurse

Motor Neuron Disease Association Senior Research Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the motor neuron disease (MND) clinical research delivery locally and regionally. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, organised and experienced senior research nurse with excellent communication skills to help develop and maintain a growing portfolio of MND clinical trials, as well as to support the systems, procedures and teams associated with their delivery.

The post is to start as soon as possible for 4 years in the first instance.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. We proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

The MND Association Senior Research Nurse is an experienced research nurse with experience of working with patients and participants with MND. The post holder will maintain an effective working relationship with the MND Association and NIHR Regional Research Delivery Networks by maintaining regular contact with the MND Association Lead Research Nurse and will be part of the Research Delivery Team here in Southampton, ensuring oversight of the MND clinical trials portfolio locally and managing overall recruitment to the portfolio within a regional collaborative strategy.

Working in partnership with the MND Association Lead Research Nurse, UHS Senior Research Nurses and Matrons, the MND Association and NIHR Regional Research Delivery Networks, the Head of Nursing and R&D infrastructure, the post holder will provide high‑quality coordinated research care for individuals diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their caregivers, guided by a Care & Research Centre/Network consultant neurologist with specialised expertise in MND.

• Provide leadership, support, training and education for the trials team, supported by the senior nursing and management teams and Principal Investigators.
• Directly manage patients on clinical trials.
• Maintain oversight and recruitment to the MND clinical trials portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in delivering interventional clinical research trials, great attention to detail and the ability to understand and relay complex information to colleagues and patients. Ideally, the candidate has experience in delivering MND trials and demonstrates excellent leadership skills with the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence.

This is an on‑site role. Flexibility to accommodate participant visits and the study protocol’s timing will be required. Ability to travel to meetings locally, regionally and nationally is expected. The post holder should be willing to provide home visits or off‑site visits to meet personalised research needs of people living with MND, as appropriate by the Provider and Research Sponsor.

• Registered Nurse on the relevant part of the professional register (NMC).
• Experience of teaching and mentorship.
• Educated to Post‑Graduate Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Recognised qualification in teaching and mentorship.
• Recent experience of working with patients at a senior level.
• Clinical research experience.
• Relevant speciality experience.
• Recent management experience.
• Recent NHS experience or equivalent knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice.

• Recognised qualification in teaching and mentorship.
• Recognised qualification in relevant speciality.
• Research coordinator experience.
• Experience of budgetary control.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Southampton, England, United Kingdom