Research Nurse
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Research Nurse
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Research Nurse working on our Ologies and Covid portfolio within the Kensey Research Team. You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in these specialties and also providing research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of specialist conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrate accountability for driving and growing research portfolio
Demonstrate responsibility for maintaining quality standards and adherence to regulatory bodies such as MHRA
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining professional standards and behaviours
Demonstrate building and maintaining professional relationships with the MDT and external stakeholders
Demonstrating supervisory roles and responsibilities and managing HR situations within scope of practice
Demonstrate ability to motivate staff in a positive direction
Main duties of the job
A central part of the role will be to ensure that you provide excellent research monitoring and care to patients who have consented to participate in research and that the research/clinical teams you work with are appropriately trained, supported and developed within their professional/research roles. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies.
Within this post you will develop processes and systems for maximising the recruitment of patients to academic and commercial studies and will ensure that research patients/participants are monitored, supported and receive the highest level of research nursing care. You will work across a range of studies including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses you will coordinate the clinical aspects of trials, participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients with responsibility for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety of the research participants throughout their study journey. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-8363054
Job locations
Kensey Research Team
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered to Degree Level or with demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload with guidance
- Experience of dealing with confidential patient information
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Relevant Clinical skills
- Previous clinical research experience
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of valid informed consent
- Computer literacy
- Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
- Understanding of complete and accurate data collection and data-entry
Desirable
- Previous experience of receiving informed consent
- Previous use of databases
Qualification
Essential
- Registered to Degree Level or with demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of research regulatory requirements
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload with guidance
- Experience of dealing with confidential patient information
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Relevant Clinical skills
- Previous clinical research experience
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of valid informed consent
- Computer literacy
- Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
- Understanding of complete and accurate data collection and data-entry
Desirable
- Previous experience of receiving informed consent
- Previous use of databases
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Kensey Research Team
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Kensey Research Team
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Research Team Leader
Pamela Matsvimbo
01872256418
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-8363054
Job locations
Kensey Research Team
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
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