The Christie NHS FT
Job summary
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is an international leader in cancer research and development and is one of the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.We are pleased to invite applications for a Clinical Research Matron role within our R&I Division. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead and inspire our Renal, OG, and Surgical research teams, overseeing a diverse and established portfolio of studies. The post offers the chance to drive innovation and excellence in research dedicated to advancing the treatment of patients with oncological cancers.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Research Matron, you will hold operational responsibility for the delivery and performance of your allocated disease teams, providing visible, effective leadership across the service. You will line manage Senior Clinical Research Nurses and Research Portfolio Support Managers, fostering a high performing, collaborative environment.You will be part of an experienced peer network of Clinical Research Matrons, with line management from a Lead Research Nurse. Professional accountability sits with the Associate Chief Nurse for the R&I Division, ensuring strong strategic oversight. A tailored induction and ongoing mentorship will support your success.This role suits a motivated, forward thinking senior research nurse with significant experience in line management and operational delivery. You will be an excellent communicator, collaborative in approach, and aligned to The Christie’s values.In this role, you will:o Translate strategic priorities into effective operational delivery.o Provide inspirational leadership to drive performance and quality.o Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.o Oversee disease specific research teams within your portfolio.o Champion a proactive, solutions focused approach.This is a key opportunity to contribute to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes. Informal discussions are welcomed, and further details are available in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse qualification
- Degree in Healthcare related subject
- Master’s Degree or working towards, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Leadership/Management course or working towards
Desirable
- Advanced Communication
- Oncology post-graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience in clinical trials and research within the NHS Hospital setting
- Substantial Oncology Experience
- Significant experience undertaking, coordinating, and managing clinical research
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing change
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to think and plan strategically, operationally, and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the development of nurses and nursing practice
- Leading teams to achieve high-quality patient care through evidence based clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of implementing research into clinical practice
- Evidence of effective design and management of patient flows and pathways
- Experience of implementing complex change management programs
- Experience of teaching
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust’s and your performance expectations
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- A commitment to improving the services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
- Effective written communication skills including analysis and presentation of reports
- Able to give effective oral presentations when expressing ideas to groups or individuals
- Ability to analyze complex issues and make decisions
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflicting views and reconciles inter and intra professional differences of opinion
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide knowledge of developments in the NHS impacting on Trust including Comprehensive understanding of current NHS initiatives and targets
- Confident with HR policies and procedures and demonstrable evidence of managing significant numbers of staff
- Accreditation (CQC) and revalidation knowledge and experience
- Evidence of extensive expert professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- Expert knowledge of clinical trials process and regulatory frameworks
- Working knowledge of national research agenda and national research organizations
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- The post holder will be required to exert occasional light to moderate physical effort
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, and integrity in undertaking the role
- Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust
- Able to work a full range of hours including some weekend working, where indicated
- To exert frequent concentration – responding to frequent changing needs in the clinical area and to deal with service issues
Closing Date: 27 July 2026
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