Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated senior research nurse to join the senior leadership team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Research Matron you will oversee a wide range of specialties and studies conducting in-patient, outpatient and healthy participant research within the medicine portfolio at LUHFT. You will work closely with the Assistant Director of Research to meet delivery targets and you will be supported by other senior R&I managers and matrons. You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience in line managing staff. You will need excellent project management skills and you must be able to troubleshoot, problem-solve and be creative.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day operational leadership and management for the team of research staff within the surgical portfolio, delivering and overseeing their specialty portfolios and teams of Research Nurses, Research Practitioners, Research Assistants and other research support staff.
* Set up, co-ordinate and implement clinical studies in the relevant clinical areas within the Trust and other participating NHS sites.
* Ensure all clinical research studies are conducted to a very high standard in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, respecting the dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.
* Monitor studies to maintain high standards with efficient and effective patient recruitment in line with study timelines.
* Establish relationships with potential collaborators within NHS Trusts nationally and facilitate the approval, initiation and conduction of projects within these sites.
* Carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including clinical examination, venepuncture, venous cannulation, vital signs and ECG recording/interpretation.
* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical research.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The group provides general and emergency hospital care and highly specialised regional services for a large population.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 287-CEF-265-25
Job locations: LUHFT, Liverpool, L7 8XP
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN
* Post graduate qualification in Nursing or Research
* Degree in Healthcare related field
* Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification
* Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
Desirable
* Clinical Examination course
* Formal Masters degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in research
* Evidence of experience in effective management and leadership
* Experience of developing and working within multidisciplinary teams and cross-organisational working
* Project management experience
* Experience of managing project-specific change
* Supervision of teams/staff and appraisal and interviewing skills
* Previous experience within the research specialty
* Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
* Demonstrable experience as an assessor
* Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities, Government funding bodies and Industry
Desirable
* Experience of patient education and counselling e.g. providing lifestyle advice
* Teaching/training experience
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