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This role will involve working closely with Clinical Investigators, Research Nurses and other members of research teams to maintain holistic support f... Role: Agile Research Nurse, Category: Health & Social Care
Agile Research Nurse: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
This role will involve working closely with Clinical Investigators, Research Nurses and other members of research teams to maintain holistic support for all clinical trial participants, thus facilitating a high-quality research service. The post holder is responsible for management of a defined portfolio of studies and caseload of patients participating in research trials in (Company Name - Subscribers only) care.
The post holder will contribute to development of the speciality service, manage performance, and finance of their trials and ensure cost effective use of resources. The postholder will also be expected to show key leadership qualities by initiating service improvement for the department and developing and managing other team members, such as Clinical Trials Assistants, Clinical Research Practitioners and band 5 research nurses. They will also play a role in developing research awareness across the trust to all staff groups.
This role has 2 base location, 1 at Harrogate Hospital and 1 at the Innovation Hub at Grimbald Crag Way, Knaresborough, HG5 8PZ
Main duties of the job
To manage studies in collaboration with existing research staff, act as main point of contact for participants and carry out tasks including:
1. Working closely with the Principal Investigator to provide a consistent point of contact for the trial
2. Become familiar with the protocol for the study
3. Identify patients who may be suitable for the trial liaising with clinicians and attending clinical team meetings to promote research participation and remind clinical team members about the requirements for the trial
4. Work with the Investigators to recruit patients to trials where appropriate and manage performance of the study.
5. Give information to potential trial participants considering participation, answer their questions and refer to the Principal Investigator where required
Please see attached the job description for more information.
About us
Harrogate and District (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the (Company Name - Subscribers only), where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
(Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)
Details
Date posted
01 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3497R
Job locations
Harrogate Hospital/Innovation Hub
Lancaster Park Road/Grimbald Crag Way
Harrogate/Knaresborough
HG2 7SX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
The role of the research nurse is an agile post and he/she may be required to contribute to any of the specialties at HDFT. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
The role of the research nurse is an agile post and he/she may be required to contribute to any of the specialties at HDFT.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or at least 2 years’ experience working in clinical research as a research nurse.
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in research or working towards this.
- G.C.P trained
- Any post-graduate level qualification
- Leadership and management course
- Service improvement course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience (i.e. worked in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) for at least 2 years post registration).
- Experience with audit and service improvement
- Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a research setting
- Experience of working in secondary care, primary care , public health or social care
- Experience of change management
- Experience of managing and mentoring junior staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience in treatment of patients with specialty conditions where we are research active
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or at least 2 years’ experience working in clinical research as a research nurse.
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in research or working towards this.
- G.C.P trained
- Any post-graduate level qualification
- Leadership and management course
- Service improvement course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration clinical experience (i.e. worked in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) for at least 2 years post registration).
- Experience with audit and service improvement
- Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a research setting
- Experience of working in secondary care, primary care , public health or social care
- Experience of change management
- Experience of managing and mentoring junior staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience in treatment of patients with specialty conditions where we are research active