Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Stoke
Town: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Motor Neurone Disease Association Lead Research Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
UHNM are the proud recipients of a Motor Neuron Disease Association (MNDA) Lead Research Nurse grant. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our expanding research team at UHNM. The role will involve facilitating the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research trials in Motor Neuron Disease within the neurosciences department/division, and integrating with the existing research team to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients. We are seeking a confident and experienced senior registered nurse, with experience in the field of Neurology, ideally Motor Neuron Disease, to act as an ambassador for promoting research utilisation and best practice, as well as liaising with all healthcare and research professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for patients. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as a Lead Research Nurse within an established management team, recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will provide leadership skills and specialist knowledge to manage the running of clinical research trials, support allied healthcare professionals and staff members to deliver on a wide range of clinical trials. You will be responsible for meeting the clinical research delivery of specialty-related trials and for continuing, supporting, and raising recruitment into MND studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies. The ability to travel is a requirement. Some future Motor Neuron Disease drug trials may involve lumbar puncture for monitoring of biomarkers and/or delivery of intrathecal treatments. The ability to perform lumbar punctures would therefore be highly desirable. Applications are open for those who have proven management/leadership skills and are enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details please see the attached job description and person specification. Contact the Research department for any further details. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with active NMC Registration Completed Honours Degree in Nursing, research, or ethics Experience in the field of Neurology, Motor Neuron Disease Training in ICH-GCP clinical trial standards Evidence of formal leadership training Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Significant clinical experience in supporting, delivering, and leading clinical research Excellent organisational and time management skills The ability to present and receive complex, sensitive information Knowledge and experience of caring for people living with MND or a strong willingness to learn Previous experience of formal and informal teaching Demonstrates a clear understanding of advanced clinical and research skills Important information about your application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith, or sexual orientation. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533. If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please email for any further information.
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Band 7
Job overview
UHNM are the proud recipients of a Motor Neuron Disease Association (MNDA) Lead Research Nurse grant. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our expanding research team at UHNM. The role will involve facilitating the delivery of commercial and non-commercial research trials in Motor Neuron Disease within the neurosciences department/division, and integrating with the existing research team to further develop skills within research, contributing to improving and changing the future care of patients. We are seeking a confident and experienced senior registered nurse, with experience in the field of Neurology, ideally Motor Neuron Disease, to act as an ambassador for promoting research utilisation and best practice, as well as liaising with all healthcare and research professionals to provide the best possible specialist care for patients. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as a Lead Research Nurse within an established management team, recruiting patient participants into clinical trials, carrying out trial activity in line with the ethically approved protocol and in accordance with legislation. You will provide leadership skills and specialist knowledge to manage the running of clinical research trials, support allied healthcare professionals and staff members to deliver on a wide range of clinical trials. You will be responsible for meeting the clinical research delivery of specialty-related trials and for continuing, supporting, and raising recruitment into MND studies, including commercial and non-commercial studies. The ability to travel is a requirement. Some future Motor Neuron Disease drug trials may involve lumbar puncture for monitoring of biomarkers and/or delivery of intrathecal treatments. The ability to perform lumbar punctures would therefore be highly desirable. Applications are open for those who have proven management/leadership skills and are enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details please see the attached job description and person specification. Contact the Research department for any further details. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with active NMC Registration Completed Honours Degree in Nursing, research, or ethics Experience in the field of Neurology, Motor Neuron Disease Training in ICH-GCP clinical trial standards Evidence of formal leadership training Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Significant clinical experience in supporting, delivering, and leading clinical research Excellent organisational and time management skills The ability to present and receive complex, sensitive information Knowledge and experience of caring for people living with MND or a strong willingness to learn Previous experience of formal and informal teaching Demonstrates a clear understanding of advanced clinical and research skills Important information about your application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith, or sexual orientation. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533. If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please email for any further information.
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