Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Dec 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing research programme as aBand 5 Research Nurse/Practitioner. We deliver studies across a range of specialties, from questionnaires and observational research to clinical drug and device trials. You will need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a strong interest in developing your clinical research knowledge and experience.
(Please note this post is open to nurses, not clinical research practitioners)
We are looking for an enthusiasticClinical Research Nurseto join the Research and Innovation team at Queen Victoria Hospital.
The postholder will coordinate a portfolio of clinical research studies across the Trust’s specialist services. They will identify and recruit eligible participants, support informed consent, coordinate research-related assessments and follow-up, and maintain accurate study documentation and data.
Working closely with principal investigators, clinical teams, support departments, sponsors and research networks, the postholder will help ensure that studies are set up and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice and applicable research governance requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who can work independently while contributing actively to a supportive multidisciplinary research team.
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
• Coordinate the research-related care of participants enrolled in a designated portfolio of studies.
• Identify potentially eligible participants through clinical records, clinics, operating lists and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide clear and appropriately tailored study information to patients, families and carers and undertake informed consent where trained, delegated and competent to do so.
• Coordinate protocol-required assessments, investigations, sample collection, treatment and follow-up.
• Monitor participants for adverse events and ensure that safety information is documented, escalated and reported within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, case report forms, electronic study systems and local research databases.
• Assist with study feasibility, set-up and initiation, including liaison with principal investigators, sponsors and supporting departments.
• Register or randomise participants and submit study data within agreed timelines.
• Monitor recruitment performance, identify barriers and contribute to actions that improve patient access and study delivery.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues and promote research awareness among clinical teams.
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026
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