Permanent | Full-time
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Manager to lead the Research Delivery team at Sheffield Children's. You will help deliver a range of clinical research studies—from first-in-human Phase 1 trials to observational registry studies—across multiple specialties. You'll ensure high-quality care for young participants and help shape the future of paediatric healthcare through the latest research.
About You: You are a Registered Nurse (ideally RSCN/RN Child) with significant post-registration experience and a background in clinical research. You bring leadership skills and a passion for developing teams, ensuring excellence in both research delivery and patient care. Your collaborative approach enables smooth coordination with internal departments, clinical teams, and external partners.
Reporting into the Lead Nurse (Research & Innovation), your responsibilities will include:
Lead the daily operations of the Clinical Research Facility and Research Delivery team
Oversee the full lifecycle of clinical trials—from set-up to close-out
Collaborate with partners including Trial Sponsors and CROs
Ensure standards of care for children and young people participating in research
Support the professional development of the Research Delivery team
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
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