4180 - Lead Nurse - Research and Development in Barnsley

A leadership opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced Research Nurse with a passion for operational delivery of clinical research to join our growing Research and Development team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The research delivery team delivers high quality research across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. The successful candidate will work closely with the research Matron to lead the growth of the portfolio of studies and further development of the team, working together with the clinical teams to embed research, increasing opportunities for our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive research culture, raise the profile of research within the Trust, and support the team to meet ambitious recruitment and delivery targets. We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer a range of training and mentorship opportunities. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.

Main duties of the job

As Lead Nurse for Research and Development, you will lead and manage the research delivery team, ensuring the effective operational delivery of a broad and varied portfolio of clinical trials in full compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, and all relevant legislation. You will coordinate the allocation of studies and workforce planning to maintain the right skill mix, while providing day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and supervision to the research delivery team to support their performance, confidence, and professional development.

Acting as a specialist resource and visible role model for high quality research practice, you will offer expert advice to staff, patients, and external partners, and play a key role in promoting research activity across the Trust, contributing to both local and national strategies to achieve ambitious recruitment and delivery targets. You will ensure robust governance systems are in place, champion quality assurance and patient safety, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout all stages of research delivery.

As part of the leadership team, you will deputise for the Matron when required, represent the Trust at internal and external meetings, and actively support the development and implementation of departmental strategies, policies, and service improvements making this a highly impactful and rewarding role within our expanding research service.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise - the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation. Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility. Please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. We reserve the right to close positions early.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Experience

• Extensive Research Experience
• Extensive experience of leading clinical trials including commercial clinical trials
• In-depth Knowledge of the Research process
• Extensive experience of Project Management and Co-ordination
• Experience of managing multiple projects
• Experience of working in a clinical research environment
• Experience of line management and team leadership

Publications

• Poster presentation

Qualifications

• 1st level Registered Adult Nurse
• Hold current NMC registration
• Significant experience working in clinical research at Band 6 or above
• Possess a degree qualification or equivalent research experience
• GCP Accreditation
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• GCP Facilitation
• Leadership Qualification
• Teaching Qualification
• Masters degree or working towards

Knowledge and Awareness

• Competent working with IT. Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Demonstrates a collaborative working style
• Experience of teaching and facilitating both small and large groups
• Extensive knowledge of research methodology
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Specialist knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions and change of task
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent cross-disciplinary/interagency working
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Ability to innovate and respond to change
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload effectively
• Able to work using own initiative
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, offering peer support
• Experience of developing and delivering training

Trust Values

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Personal Attributes

Professional attitude

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.