Senior Research Nurse

Job overview

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for patient-centred care and innovation in healthcare? Do you thrive in leadership roles and have a keen interest in advancing clinical research?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Nurse (Band 7) to join and lead our dedicated Research Delivery Team within the cross-site Research & Innovation (R&I) Department at Frimley Park Hospital.

This pivotal role requires a highly motivated and experienced research nurse with proven staff management experience and a strong background in clinical research. As the team leader, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality research across multiple specialities and all Frimley Health sites.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is:

• Patient-focused and committed to delivering innovative treatments and pathways
• An excellent communicator with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, with outstanding time management and IT proficiency
• Accurate and detail-oriented, capable of balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities

Our team delivers both commercial and non-commercial studies, including the introduction of novel therapies, treatment pathways, and retrospective data collection. You’ll be at the forefront of advancing research that directly benefits our patient population.

Join a collaborative and supportive team where teamwork is the foundation of our success, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary research team, including managing staff performance, appraisals, workload, and compliance with Trust policies
• Oversee the recruitment and care of patients involved in both commercial and non-commercial research studies
• Ensure high standards of documentation and regulatory compliance from study setup through to close-down
• Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders—such as Consultants, clinical teams, and research colleagues—as well as external partners including study sponsors, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), and other healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate data entry and oversee effective data management to support study delivery
• Support the ongoing development, supervision, and training of junior staff
• Assist the Clinical Trials Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the research service