Research Sister​/Charge Nurse

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The closing date is 05 February 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Research Sister - Charge Nurse to work within our Research Team, which forms part of the Education and Research Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality clinical research. The role involves coordinating and managing clinical research studies, recruiting and supporting patients throughout their participation, providing education and guidance, and ensuring the accurate collection and documentation of research data.

The function of a Research Sister - Charge Nurse is to assist in the provision of a clinical research service within Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. A Research Sister - Charge Nurse is responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This involves the recruitment, education and monitoring of research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The Research Sister - Charge Nurse works collaboratively with the clinical research team and the wider multi‑disciplinary team, in the management of a caseload of clinical research patients.

The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national and international research regulations.

The post holder will be responsible for screening, recruiting and co‑ordinating a case load of patients within the research portfolio of Trust. This will involve working across both Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital, as required by individual study and patient requirements.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April
2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

• Post registration experience as staff nurse (or above) working in busy clinical environment
• Able to undertake all nursing duties without supervision.
• Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge…