Lead Research Nurse - Medicine


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£51,657 - £58,785
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Management & Leadership As a Research Team Leader for the medicine sub-specialty, you will oversee the recruitment, performance, and professional development of clinical and non-clinical staff within your remit. Key responsibilities include: Operational Oversight: Managing team workloads, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring recruitment targets are met for your designated portfolio. Staff Development: Conducting Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) and facilitating a culture of continuous learning and best practice. Governance: Developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies to ensure research excellence. Strategic Liaison: Collaborating with other Band 7 Team Leaders, senior management, and finance departments to optimise the broader research infrastructure. Research Delivery & Coordination You will ensure that all clinical trials are implemented and managed in strict accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory frameworks: Trial Oversight: Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of studies, from initial setup to data lock. Subject Recruitment: Identifying and screening eligible participants and implementing action plans to overcome recruitment barriers. Informed Consent: Leading the consent process to ensure participants are fully informed of study requirements and their right to withdraw. Data Integrity: Overseeing accurate data collection, query resolution, and timely submission to coordinating centres. Clinical Practice & Patient Care Maintaining a clinical presence is vital to this role, as you will act as a specialist resource and advocate for both clinical staff and research participants: Caseload Management: Acting as a point of contact for a designated group of patients, providing expert advice and support throughout their trial journey. Clinical Interventions: Overseeing the safe preparation and administration of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs), alongside the delivery of trial-specific treatments and clinical procedures such as cannulation and phlebotomy. Safety Reporting: Monitoring, recording, and reporting adverse events in compliance with protocol regulations and local policies. Collaboration: Working alongside Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure all trial-specific investigations are performed to the highest clinical standard. Education and Training You will serve as a mentor and leader, enhancing the research capability of the Trust: Mentorship: Supporting junior staff and students, ensuring a robust and supportive learning environment. Specialist Expertise: Acting as a Trust-wide resource on specific areas of professional development, such as GCP compliance or revalidation. Continuous Improvement: Participating in clinical audits and identifying opportunities to refine nursing practices through evidence-based research.

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