Job summary
Research Nursing associate working with children and young people will involve supporting, coordinating, and overseeing research studies in line with the competencies of the role and scope of practice under the NMC registration. This includes ensuring adherence to ethical, legal and regulation standards. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient safety, paying great attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities and contributing to the overall success of research goals. A research nurse associate has a key role in patient care, data collection and study coordination, collaborating with other healthcare professionals and providers from across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To support the safe conduct of research studies in accordance with national guidance.
To provide technical, practical/clinical, and administrative assistance for research projects.
To provide core support within the Clinical Research Team at RCHT.
To support the relevant study portfolio and support with patient participation, recruitment and other key activities
To implement and monitor clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials and other research and in line with the role competencies and scope of practice under the NMC registration.
To ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be responsible for the recruitment of research participants, data collection and care of research patient participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
To initiate daily in order to plan and effectively maintain individual diary and workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade A-C (or demonstratable equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent
- NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dealing with confidential patient information
- Ability to communicate information to patient/carers/members of MDT
- Proven record of meeting targets
- Evidence of up-to-date professional development
- Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research within the NHS setting
- Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Previous experience working on clinical data systems
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Pertinent clinical skills including venepuncture or willingness to undertake
- Ability to collect accurate clinical measures including standard observations (BP, HR, RR, SPO2 Temp, height, weight, blood sugar)
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Capacity to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills Well-developed IT skills including understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in clinical research
- Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
- Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and the international Conference of Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Disposition/ Adjustment/ Attitude
Essential
- Excellent time keeping
- Patient, a good listener and a clear thinker
- Resilience and remaining calm under pressure. Flexible and adaptable
- Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
- Commitment to openness, honestly and integrity in undertaking the role
- Willingness and ability to work across the RCHT site
Desirable
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to transfer clinical skills and knowledge to other specialities
- Previous experience in an acute Trust
- Awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework governing clinical practice
Desirable
- Research training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
- Teaching qualification
- Additional certificate or courses related to RCHT
Aditional circumstances
Essential
- Able to travel across sites and to attend external meetings
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity
- Operates at all times in line with confidentiality and Data Protection Act
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 14 July 2026
