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Organisation: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Type: Full Time
Basis of Employment: Not Specified
Closing Date: 21 August 2025
Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and experienced Senior Nurse, Midwife, or Allied Health Professional to join the Research & Innovation CSU as a Band 8a Lead Nurse on a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment.
This is a unique leadership role for someone with a passion for the operational delivery of clinical research. The successful candidate will lead and implement a targeted improvement plan for the NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility (CRF), with the primary aim of expanding Early Phase and Experimental Medicine research trials across our flagship 17 bed highrisk/high-intensity unit, which spans multiple specialties.
Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will use the Leeds Improvement Method to drive performance improvement and strategically position the CRF ahead of the next NIHR funding bid. You will be responsible for providing strong, visible leadership and supporting both senior and unit-level staff in delivering the SMART objectives outlined by the NIHR, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and self-motivated individual with:
Strong leadership and line management/ward leadership experience
Proven expertise in clinical research, particularly in Early Phase studies, including Advanced & Cellular Therapies, First-in-Human, and Vaccine research.
Chemotherapy competence
A commitment to service improvement and innovation
How to apply:
Job Advert
Further information if available (opens in a new window):
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-DRI-0230
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