Senior Clinical Research Nurse
Location
Slough, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At5/9/2026
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Description
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit an experienced dedicated Senior Clinical Research Nurse to join the Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
Previous research experience and supporting junior staff is essential. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology specialty areas or midwifery would be of advantage.
The role is based at Wexham Park but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including Heatherwood, King Edward VII
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Identify new studies for R&I portfolio and be a key player in the feasibility process of new studies in the specialties assigned.
Contribute to the set up and management of studies.
Coordinates and conducts commercial and non-commercial studies in accordance with ICH-GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
To ensure that the approved study protocols are followed at all times and conduct studies according to current legislation, ICH-GCP and local SOPs
Be accountable for the documentation of study data according to ICH GCP guidelines
Creates and maintains investigator site files.
Ensure the study participant is managed according to the schedule of events set out in the protocol.
Identify suitable participants for studies by attending clinics, screening notes and relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Coordinate the study activities
Educate and support other members of staff, particularly new staff during their induction within the department.
Provides cover for other team members across FHFT, as required.
Participate in developing a shared version of the service and work with the multidisciplinary team, partner organisations and external agencies to achieve this.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit an experienced dedicated Senior Clinical Research Nurse to join the Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
Previous research experience and supporting junior staff is essential. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology specialty areas or midwifery would be of advantage.
The role is based at Wexham Park but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including Heatherwood, King Edward VII
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Identify new studies for R&I portfolio and be a key player in the feasibility process of new studies in the specialties assigned.
Contribute to the set up and management of studies.
Coordinates and conducts commercial and non-commercial studies in accordance with ICH-GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
To ensure that the approved study protocols are followed at all times and conduct studies according to current legislation, ICH-GCP and local SOPs
Be accountable for the documentation of study data according to ICH GCP guidelines
Creates and maintains investigator site files.
Ensure the study participant is managed according to the schedule of events set out in the protocol.
Identify suitable participants for studies by attending clinics, screening notes and relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Coordinate the study activities
Educate and support other members of staff, particularly new staff during their induction within the department.
Provides cover for other team members across FHFT, as required.
Participate in developing a shared version of the service and work with the multidisciplinary team, partner organisations and external agencies to achieve this.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on working for Frimley Health Foundation Trust
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC First level registration
- ICH-GCP recognised training within the last year
Essential criteria
- Experience in delivering clinical research
- Effective management of clinical study portfolios including costing of studies
- Experience of mentoring or supervising staff
- Commitment to service development
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure using own initiative and prioritise workload
- Commitment to meet the departmental objectives within the wider context of the NIHR
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Teams and OneDrive
- Knowledge of electronic data capture platforms
- EDGE Reporting
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel across FHFT main sites and satellite sites.
- Commitment to achieving the research and innovation objectives within the Trust and wider systems
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future
, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
Apply online now
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
Apply online now