Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurse: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job

Two exciting opportunities available: 1 Full-Time (37.5 hours) and 1 Part-Time (34.5 per week)

Are you an experienced nurse with a passion for research and for improving outcomes for children and young people?

University Hospital Southampton’s Clinical Research Facility is seeking two motivated and dynamic Band 7 Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurses to join our Paediatric Research Team.

These are exciting leadership opportunities to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred research that improves the lives of babies, children, young people, and their families.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide clinical, operational, and professional leadership to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of paediatric research studies.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to embed research within clinical care and ensure every eligible patient has the opportunity to participate in research.

For one post, we are particularly seeking candidates with experience in both paediatric nursing and research. For the second post, paediatric experience is desirable but not essential; however, applicants should demonstrate strong research experience, leadership ability, and a track record of managing and developing teams.

Support will be provided to develop paediatric-specific knowledge where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • Masters degree in a health care related subject or relevant equivalent experience
  • Registered Nurse or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC HCPC)
  • Evidence of on-going professional development.
  • Experience of teaching and mentorship

Desirable

  • Recognised qualification in teaching and mentorship
  • Recognised qualification in relevant speciality

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Recent experience of working with patients at a senior level
  • Clinical Research experience
  • Relevant speciality experience
  • Knowledge of current issues within acute health care
  • Recent management experience
  • Recent NHS experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)

Desirable

  • Research coordinator experience

Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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: 30 August 2026

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