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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Research Nurse / Research Practitioner

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and ambitious research team workingacross the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK andLoughborough University, with supervision and support provided from bothorganisations. You will also work alongside leading researchers, clinicians, communityteams, and experts by experience, collaborating with partners at the Universities ofManchester and Birmingham.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering high quality work and is confident managing participant data in line with national research governance standards. Applicants should have experience in conversation analysis and a genuine enthusiasm for developing and expanding their wider research skills.

This role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the study. Hybrid working is available however, you will be expected to work on-site at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust for at least one day per week. The role will also involve working across a variety of settings, including participant homes, Northern Care Alliance sites, and other clinical environments. Occasional UK-wide travel will be required to support participant recruitment and project start-up activities.

We are passionate about supporting career development and offer a wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow and progress within yourchosen career path.

Main duties of the job

Join our dynamic research team and play a key role in the successful delivery of high quality clinical research studies. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to develop expertise in research trial set-up, delivery, andgovernance while working alongside experienced researchers, clinicians, sponsors, andmultidisciplinary teams.

In this varied role, you will support the coordination and delivery of research studies, ensuring activities are conducted to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will build strong relationships with Principal Investigators, sponsors, clinicians, and participants, using your excellent communication skills to support every stage of the research journey.

You will be responsible for coordinating participant visits, managing study documentation, maintaining accurate research records and databases, and ensuring data is collected and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice ICH-GCPguidelines. You will also contribute to clinical and research governance processes, including adverse event reporting and the maintenance of investigator site files, ensuring studies remain inspection-ready at all times.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£3,995,900 to £4,811,700 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-RAI-NM330-26

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

Greater Manchester

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukThe NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external non-NHS applicants.If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukThe NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external non-NHS applicants.If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC Registration or HCPC registered or NIHR CRP accredited

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse at diploma level or above or HCPC practitioner or Educated to degree level or significant research delivery experience.
• Holds current GCP certification
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates evidence of leadership skills
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios of work concurrently and prioritise own workload
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Research experience or relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continuous professional develo

Desirable

• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
• Experience of working with autistic children & families
• Experience of conversational analysis

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC Registration or HCPC registered or NIHR CRP accredited

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse at diploma level or above or HCPC practitioner or Educated to degree level or significant research delivery experience.
• Holds current GCP certification
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates evidence of leadership skills
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios of work concurrently and prioritise own workload
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Research experience or relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continuous professional develo

Desirable

• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
• Experience of working with autistic children & families
• Experience of conversational analysis

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.

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.

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

Greater Manchester

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

Greater Manchester

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research centre manager

Alisha Patel

[email protected]

07584990545

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£3,995,900 to £4,811,700 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-RAI-NM330-26

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

Greater Manchester

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

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