Overview
A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. We’re looking for a full time Band 7 Research Nurse Manager to manage and support the delivery of the portfolio and contribute to the development of research within NIHR/Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
The NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (MCRF) comprises six dedicated experimental medicine research units. The CRFs provide dedicated space and a safe, quality assured environment for delivering clinical research studies. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within the CRF at MRI Research team. The team facilitates and supports research delivery in the different specialties of research within MFT, with a particular focus on delivering Early phase 1-2 highly complex experimental medicinal commercial and non-commercial trials.
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, and line manage the clinical staff, this role could be for you.
Responsibilities
* Take a proactive approach in managing a dedicated CRF Team, leading the development of a growing and active study portfolio.
* Be instrumental in implementing strategic objectives along with the existing R&I senior leadership and delivery teams.
* Be the main point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors and patients; effectively communicate and work as part of a team.
* Ensure that research undertaken at MFT safeguards the well-being of patients and is undertaken within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in leading a CRF team and delivering research across multiple studies, with a focus on Early phase trials.
* Ability to communicate with principal investigators, sponsors and patients.
* Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and patient safety considerations.
Development and Benefits
We will tailor individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged, as well as strategic leadership development.
About MFT
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and encompasses 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation and offer a scale of opportunity across a large workforce of around 30,000. We are digitally enabled with the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, and we are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan and to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity across our workforce.
We are an inclusive employer and provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our resourcing team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
To find out more about key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide contains details about the Trust, our benefits and information about how we care for you as you care for others. The advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.
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