Clinical Haematology Research Nurse | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated research nurse to join our team. Haematology Liverpool provides a full range of non-cancer Haematology services to the population of Liverpool, and also provides specialist services for a number of conditions for patients across Cheshire and Merseyside and the wider North West.

Clinical services we provide include:

• General haematology
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
• Red cell disorders

The post holder will play a key role in coordinating and delivering a portfolio of research studies, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety and data quality. Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support study set up, recruitment, consent processes, patient monitoring, and accurate documentation in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.

This role is ideal for a nurse with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through evidence-based research.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality.
• Managing patient recruitment to research studies.
• Ensuring that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.
• Maintaining a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.
• Collecting and managing data effectively and accurately.
• Knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues.
• Partly responsible for submissions to research ethics committees.
• Liaising with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams.

Coordinate allocated haematology studies from set up to close out. Maintain accurate study documentation, ISFs, delegation logs, and regulatory files. Support monitoring visits, audits, and compliance activities. Identify and screen potential participants from clinics, referrals, and results. Provide study information and support the informed consent process. Maintain screening, recruitment, and enrolment logs. Conduct protocol specific assessments (obs, ECGs, phlebotomy, sample handling). Monitor for adverse events and elevate clinical concerns appropriately. Maintain high quality clinical and research records. Assist with data verification and audit preparation. Act as a key liaison between patients, consultants, specialist nurses, and NIHR teams. Communicate study requirements clearly to clinical areas. Provide updates at research or MDT meetings as required. Ensure adherence to GCP, UK research regulations, MHRA guidance, and GDPR. Report deviations, safety issues, and protocol concerns. Support junior staff and contribute to service improvement.