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Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Cardiology
The closing date is 11 November 2025
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Post - Band 6 Cardiology
Cardiology Research Hub - Oxford Road & Wythenshawe site
Are you interested in an exciting career in cardiology clinical research?
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a lead provider for Cardiology & Cardiac surgery services in the North west region. You will be working with internationally renowned researchers in different cardiology specialties such as international cardiology, heart failure, valves, EP and device studies along with cardiac surgery and transplant studies. The studies will be a mixture of different commercial and academic studies .
The role may require cross site working with in MFT depending on study requirements.
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for
We're looking for full time Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
If you are committed to providing high quality care to patients and helping them to make the right decisions about their treatment options, with the skills to guide and advise them throughout their research journey, this role could be for you.
You'll be joining an award-winning and diverse team of experts at MFT who are making a difference to the future of care in the NHS by asking questions and finding out the answers.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within Cardiology Research Hub. This team facilitates and supports research delivery across a number of specialties in Cath lab, cardiac theatres, cardiology wards and cardiology clinics.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse- currently registered with the NMC
* Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience
* Good Clinical Practice certificate.
* Post graduate diploma or additional specialist training
Training and experience
* Significant experience of working in a clinical environment
* Proven experience of working to deadlines
* Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
* Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
* Evidence of CPD
* Experience in clinical research
* Interest in research
* Clinical knowledge in cardiology or cardiac surgery along with Cath lab or CTCCU experience
Knowledge
* Understanding of Clinical Research
* Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
* Knowledge of clinical and research governance
* Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Skills and abilities
* Awareness and respect for confidentiality
* Demonstrate IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs(including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
* Knowledge of patient information systems
* Proactive and able to work on own initiative
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* Team player
* Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and ability to delegate where appropriate
* Ability to work flexible shift pattern as required
* Self-motivated and Innovative
* Conscientious and hard working, Tactful and diplomatic
* Ability to work to tight and / or unexpected deadlines and willingness to undertake training
* Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated
* Ability to work to communicate effectively at all levels
* Ability to delegate where appropriate
* Evidence of IT training
* Advanced use of spreadsheets
* Knowledge of information governance
* Wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture
* Ability to troubleshoot effectively
* Knowledge of electronic patient record system.
Others
* Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team
* Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
* Awareness of research at MFT
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.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe & MRI hospital site (cross site)
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-RES-7565028*
Job locations
Wythenshawe & MRI hospital site (cross site)
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