Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

If you are an ambitious and forward-thinking registered nurse with excellent leadership skills, a commitment to research excellence, and a desire to make a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you. Please note that this is an on-site role. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal visit to learn more about the role, the team, and the working environment before applying. Join us and help shape the future of paediatric healthcare through research at UHS. You will lead and manage the paediatric nursing team in the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility. The team works across all specialities within the Children's Hospital and out in the community. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the paediatric nursing team (including Research Nurses, AHPs, Clinical Research Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants), ensuring appropriate cover and skill mix for smooth running of research projects. Liaise with Principal Investigators (PIs) and allocate research projects to Research Nurses and AHPs, using professional judgement to assess workload and nursing capacity and ensure studies are delivered to time and to targets. Provide professional leadership and support at departmental level and collaborate to enhance clinical practice and strategy. Provide highly specialised research advice to healthcare staff concerning the paediatric research process and clinical expertise to ensure high standards of care and safety for research participants. Actively promote the value of paediatric research and lead initiatives to embed clinical research within routine clinical practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric registered nurse who has significant clinical experience. You will have experience of clinical research delivery and can work in a fast-paced clinical environment. Experience in early phase, human challenge and experimental medicine research would be beneficial. Experience of delivering research within primary or secondary care would be advantageous. Leadership, line management and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is flexibility and team-working skills. You will need excellent project management skills, and you must be able to problem solve and prioritise effectively to deliver agreed objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to provide guidance and support to the teams whilst liaising with senior staff across departments. The ability to communicate with staff and colleagues at all levels and disciplines in an engaging manner is essential. IT skills including Microsoft Office are essential. Some studies are delivered across a variety of settings, and therefore the ability to travel to different clinic locations is required. Leadership: Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise junior research nurses and other staff. This includes providing guidance on research best practices and fostering a supportive and educational environment. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description.

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