Research Nurse | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L9 7AL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting developmental opportunity for a band 5 research nurse post, in accordance with Annex 20 Agenda for change.

Please note this post will be based at Aintree University Hospital.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of research studies, including patient screening, recruitment, informed consent processes, and data management. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

The research nurse will need to be enthusiastic and be supported to recruit patients in line with targets. The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, and is part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024. For further information and to apply, please contact Helen Frankland on 0151 529 5872.

Annex 20

This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level. The post holder must meet the band 6 competencies in order to move onto the Band 6 Job description.

For further information on Annex 20, please see: http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles

This advert closes on Monday 20 Jul 2026

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