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 conducted 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 will be supported by other senior R&I managers and matrons.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day operational leadership and management for the research staff within the surgical portfolio, delivering and overseeing their specialty portfolios and their teams of Research Nurses, Research Practitioners, Research Assistants and various research support staff.
* Lead the team across LUHFT sites (Aintree, Royal) with the flexibility to work across all areas; collaborate with the senior leadership team and other departments.
* Provide professional leadership, motivation and supervision to ensure high standards of patient care throughout the research process.
* Set up, co-ordination and implementation of 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 ensure high standards with efficient and effective patient recruitment in accordance 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.
Qualifications and Skills
* Proven leadership skills with demonstrable experience in line managing staff.
* Excellent project management skills; ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and be creative.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research, including ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical research.
* Experience working within research teams in hospital settings and delivering high-quality research outputs.
Additional Information
The Trust has 3 sites with 4 hospitals: Aintree, the Royal, Broadgreen and the Dental hospital. The Matron for Research will have responsibility for Aintree and Royal sites, with flexibility to work across all areas. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page. This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.
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