Senior Research Nurse

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the Infectious Diseases and Pharmacology 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 the Infectious Diseases and Pharmacology specialty, including NIHR portfolio and commercial trials. Current research activity spans observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials and emerging pathogen studies.

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 leadership to research nurses, practitioners and support staff.
• Coordinate study activity and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust policies and regulatory standards.
• Advocate for research and patients, recruit participants and provide effective support to the research team.
• Actively engage in project management to keep research activities ICH GCP compliant.
• Maintain high standard of patient care in accordance with Trust and R&D policies and the Research Governance Framework.
• Collect accurate and timely data and uphold robust documentation standards.

• Experience managing clinical trials and line‑managing staff.
• Expertise in clinical research processes, including regulatory frameworks, feasibility assessments and site set‑up.
• Strong leadership, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Ability to recruit patients in line with targets and meet tight deadlines.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16 800 colleagues dedicated to caring for communities from birth and beyond.

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