Research Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 to £48,117 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
Summary
For questions about this job, contact: Name: Kerian Barker-McDonald Position: Senior Research Nurse Email: kerian.mcdonald@nhs.net Why you should join our Team Through April 2024 - March 2025, the Trust managed and delivered a complex and diverse research portfolio, recruiting 22,275 participants into 1,413 active research studies and 19,437 participants taking part in National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio studies. We are the leading Trust for recruitment to specialist cancer studies; the highest adult acute hospital for recruitment to medical device studies, the highest recruiter for complex interventional studies and the third highest for portfolio studies (second in the north of England) and commercial studies. As a Haematology Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the delivery and coordination of clinical research studies within haematology services. Working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and research organisations, you will ensure studies are conducted safely, ethically, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. We are committed to fostering a compassionate, collaborative, and research-driven working environment where patient care and innovation go hand in hand. Our team values professionalism, integrity, continuous learning, and mutual support, encouraging staff to contribute ideas, develop specialist skills, and deliver the highest standards of clinical research. We believe in empowering our workforce to make a meaningful difference to patients through evidence-based practice, teamwork, and excellence in care. What you will bring to the role We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who can bring enthusiasm for research, excellent patient-centred care, and strong organisational skills to the role. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and manage competing priorities within a busy clinical research environment. A proactive approach, attention to detail, commitment to high-quality data collection, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through clinical research are essential. Experience in haematology, oncology, SACT delivery or clinical trials would be highly valued, alongside a willingness to continue developing professionally within research practice. The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.