Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly competent professional to work as a Clinical Research Nurse/ AHP/Clinical Trial Coordinator.
You will contribute to the successful conduct of the expanding research portfolio at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
You should be highly motivated and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The post holder will, at all times, maintain high standards of practice in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and work within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research.
As a Clinical Research Nurse/ AHP/Clinical Trials Coordinator, the post holder will also continue to retain clinical skills and credibility by maintaining their practice as per governing body ensuring that professional standards of practice and behavior are upheld and sufficient practice is undertaken in order to revalidate if required.
As part of the UHT Research, the post holders will collaborate and support research teams from South Tees. The ability to travel is essential for this role.
The post is 12 month fixed term, secondments will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working across specialties but experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics would be useful. Support will be given to other NIHR research studies from expressions of interest through to archiving.
Liaise with clinical teams and support services to ensure the smooth set-up and delivery of research studies
Provide support for patients considering studies and those who participate.
Ensure financial oversight of the portfolio
Details
- Date posted: 28 October 2026
- Closing date: 04 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
- Reference number: 345-COR8346607
- Job locations: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will learn to manage and co-ordinate research studies with support from senior colleagues.
Providing effective, caring and compassionate services to patients participating in clinical research studies.
Complete procedures and investigations according to study protocol, Trust and local policies. Procedures include identifying potential participants for recruitment, providing information to explain the study, monitoring participants progress, and collecting and collating patient data.
Work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the co-ordination of clinical studies and ensure that local, national and international research regulations are adhered to with an express commitment to abide by the NHS values and the Constitution.
Please also see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / AHP or Diploma level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma
- Understanding Consent in Research
- NIHR ICH-GCP training
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Research delivery
- Highly organised and motivated
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent inter-personal and verbal/written communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Research Ethics/R&D approval/ Research Governance process
- Previous experience within specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an NHS acute service setting
Personal
Essential
- Team player with a flexible approach to work
- Must be able to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
- Self-motivated with the ability to organise and plan
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).
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Employer details
- Employer name: North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.nth.nhs.uk/