Research Nurse/Paediatric Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

Job summary An exciting new opportunity is available to join the R&D Ophthalmic, Women and Children Team at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Research Nurse/ Paediatric Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Coordinator. This post will work within the team managing the set-up, participant recruitment and follow-up of clinical trials. The post is based at James Cook University Hospital but may involve working at other sites within the Tees Valley Research Alliance. The job purpose includes making a direct contribution to expanding the research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will learn to manage and co-ordinate concurrent research studies with support from senior research colleagues. This will involve providing effective, caring and compassionate services to patients who are participating in clinical research studies. Main duties of the job The post holder is expected to complete procedures and investigations according to study protocol as well as Trust and local policies. Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing verbal and written information to explain the study, monitoring the participants' progress, and collecting and collating patient data. Procedures will also include clinical practices such as clinical assessment, venepuncture and performing study specific tests. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution. The post holder will be working within the Ophthalmic department and also Paediatric areas, recruiting to clinical trials. The post holder is expected to ensure recruitment to time and target for clinical trials; to provide information to patients, considering entry into specific research studies; to assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies across various clinical areas. Provide some administrative and data management support for all aspects of trial organisation as a member of the research network team & to communicate and collaborate with local regional and national organisations regarding administration of research as required. About us We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills. The leadership and improvement programme aims to: o Explore leadership within the NHS o Promote Trust values and behaviour o Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Details Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number: 328-CP-7607592-A Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person specification Qualifications Health related degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience. GCP training Knowledge Knowledge of clinical and research terminology. Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing. Ability to multi task. Ability to prioritise workload. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work on own initiative Excellent telephone manner Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials Desirable Ethical and R&D approval process Principles of trial methodology Preparation of presentations Experience of project management with minimal supervision Experience Previous experience in research/hospital/NHS Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships Basic understanding of the NHS Working on Industry Sponsored clinical trials Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr