Research NurseNHS

Job summary

Clinical research is the scientific study of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. At Newcastle Hospitals, clinical research happens within most clinical specialties, wherever patients are seen and care for. Clinical research can make a real difference to health outcomes. Not only is it important for advancements in treatment, but it has been proven that patients cared for in a research-active organisation have better outcomes. In an average year we recruit around 13,000 research participants into a broad range of research studies and trials. We're proud of our world-leading reputation for research excellence and how we're making a difference across our communities. The set up and delivery of trials is supported by around 400 members of staff who are part of the Clinical Research Directorate. They all play an important part in helping to embed research into patient care. We offer our staff unique learning opportunities that enable them to fulfil their role and maximise their potential. Are you a registered adult nurse with significant clinical experience in Ophthalmology? Or do you already work in research delivery and are looking for an exciting new challenge? We have the vacancy that could be just what you are looking for.

• Interview Date 26 October 2026
• 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmology Research Team works closely with the clinical service to deliver a range of commercial and non-commercial, medical and surgical studies This is a clinical patient facing post, which requires a dynamic individual who can work both individually and as part of a team. By identifying and supporting patients through their research participation the post holders will play a crucial role in the delivery of a broad portfolio of clinical trials.

Job description

• To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
• To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
• Supervise junior members of the team.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust