Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join the dementia research team, with two Research Nurse posts funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN). One post will be hosted within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), and the other within the Directorate.
The UKDTN was established to improve dementia-related health outcomes and address health inequalities by promoting equitable access to clinical research opportunities for people living with dementia. Its vision is to develop a patient-focused, innovative and expert dementia research workforce that works collaboratively across organisational and geographical boundaries to transform the dementia research landscape.
The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the delivery of innovative dementia research and clinical trials, contributing to the UKDTN's ambition to establish the UK as a leading destination for early-phase dementia trials, improve equitable access to research opportunities and strengthen existing clinical trial infrastructure.
These posts offer a valuable opportunity to help advance scientific understanding, expand participation in dementia research and ultimately improve outcomes for people living with dementia.
Main duties of the job
One post holder will report directly to the Band 7 Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN) Senior Research Sister. The other post holder will report to the Band 7 Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Manager, with professional oversight from the Band 7 Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Senior Research Sister.
As a key member of the dementia research team, the Research Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating participant care in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all relevant regulatory and governance requirements.
Working across the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Directorate, the post holder will collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary research team to support the development and implementation of effective recruitment strategies, achieve study recruitment targets and facilitate the successful delivery of dementia research studies and clinical trials.
The post holder will ensure that appropriate research safeguards are in place to protect the rights, dignity, safety and well-being of research participants, ensuring that all research activities are conducted in accordance with approved protocols and the relevant regulatory framework. They will also contribute to the coordination and development of the dementia research programme, representing the team at relevant regional, national and international meetings as required.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 15 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum pro rata for part time staff
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 23 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 190-3233-DIR
- Job locations: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 23 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level one
- NMC registered
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
- Extensive evidence of continuous professional development Including post graduate qualifications and/ or academic research qualifications
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within a broad range of clinical settings
- Specialist training relevant to role: Up to date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Experience of delivering early phase research studies
- Good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Biomedical Research Centre; Sheffield has recently been awarded NIHR funding to establish a Neurosciences BRC, which will focus on the key research areas of Neuro-inflammation, Cerebrovascular Neurology and Neurodegeneration. The BRC will work in partnership with Sheffield's CRF to ensure the safe delivery of its early phase experimental medicine trials. The post holder will work on a portfolio of studies on neuromuscular (PD) disorders.
The Sheffield NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a joint venture between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The CRF is a specially equipped unit, devoted to ensuring that research is conducted to the highest standards and providing research participants with excellent quality of care.
Employer details
- Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk