Lead Research Nurse – CRN Operational Delivery

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunityuntil 31st December 2027

Do you have a passion for research? Are you looking to work in a flexible team, playing a key role in managing research delivery teams and a portfolio of research studies?

NNUH typically has 300 active research studies ongoing at any one time. These studies can be funded by grants and led by NNUH investigators or ‘hosted’ studies contributing to national studies led by other NHS, academic or commercial organisations. There is a large multi-professional research delivery team, many of whom are supported by funding from the National Institute of Health and care Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN).

The post holder will manage staff supported by NIHR RDN funding and will focus on studies in women’s and paediatric health and other specialities such as cardiology, dermatology, stroke and neurology.

NNUH research aims to improve treatment and care of patients here at NNUH and beyond. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and recognise the goal’s significance, as well as the importance of the Trust PRIDE values.

This post would suit an organised individual, happy to work part of a wider team, in particular alongside two other Lead Research Nurse and be passionate about working with Care Groups to embed research into clinical care.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying toascertain whether this could be supported

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day operational management and delivery of NNUH research supported by the National Institute of Health and care Research Delivery Network (NIHR RDN). They will ensure an efficient and flexible research delivery service and line manage multiprofessional RDN teams (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, non-regulated staff).

The post-holder will contribute to RDN collaborative initiatives ensuring a proactive and supportive role of NNUH within local and regional RDN hubs and develop strategies and initiatives that either facilitate NNUH research, contribute to NNUH influencing research or where NNUH can provide valuable expertise and support.

As a key member of the NNUH’s Research and Development Senior Leadership Team, they will contribute to the strategic development of NNUH research portfolio by developing the service and helping maintain a portfolio of high quality RDN studies, particularly non-commercial research completed to time and target.

The post holder will work with clinical teams to embed research within clinical care and will develop and support initiatives that provide opportunities for NNUH patients to participate in research.The post holder will be an excellent communicator including within own team, research services and research active NNUH staff and will be able to work flexibility around changing demands and proactively seek collaboration and support other NNUH research delivery teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent
  • RGN Level I or Registered nurse on the appropriate point of the NMC registration authority

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience plus significant experience of working in a research and managerial role at Band 7 or above
  • Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to be diplomatic and calm under pressure.
  • Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 13 July 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.