Main area: Research and Development Grade Band 7. Contract: Fixed term, 24 months (funding for four years granted, to be reviewed after two years). Hours: Full time, flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (core hours Monday to Friday).
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, NHS. Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Town: Brighton. Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, yearly. Closing: 26/10/2025, 23:59.
Motor Neurone Disease Association Senior Research Nurse
Band 7
About our Trust
We are proud to be at the heart of the NHS, as one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts. Our mission is to always put our Patient First, summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto.
We value diversity, and we want you to feel included to help us put the Patient First. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy. We offer a Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best we can be. We will help you grow and develop throughout your career.
Job overview
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, subject to meeting specific requirements.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, organized, and experienced clinical research nurse with excellent communication skills to help develop and maintain a growing portfolio of MND clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
Plan and coordinate clinical research trials within the specialty of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Support, deliver, and lead a senior research nurse service within the Sussex MND Network catchment area.
Lead the delivery of the MND research nurse service objectives, as agreed with the MND Association. Manage and oversee a portfolio of clinical research studies, liaising with Chief and Principal Investigators.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
* First degree in relevant subject
* First level registered nurse
* Evidence of specialist knowledge required for the portfolio and research
* Previous experience in teaching and assessing
* Prior line management and experienced in managing staff
* Management/Leadership course/qualification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
We value individuality and authenticity in applications. While AI tools are accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application, as it may misrepresent your abilities.
Closing adverts early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: We undertake Disclosure and Barring Service checks on all new employees where the role is eligible.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.
Contact: Dee Mullan, Lead Research Nurse, dee.mullan@nhs.net, 01273 696 955.
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