Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you will do
As a Research Nurse within the Respiratory team, you will:
•    Support the delivery of a range of respiratory research studies from set-up through to close-out
•    Recruit, consent, and follow up patients participating in clinical trials
•    Undertake clinical assessments and collect high-quality research data
•    Work across a variety of settings including wards, clinics, and community environments
•    Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective study delivery
•    Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient-centred research care

This role offers excellent opportunities to develop skills in respiratory medicine and clinical research, with exposure to a broad range of study types.

What we are looking for 
We are looking for a nurse who is:
•    Enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to develop within clinical research
•    Adaptable and able to work across different clinical environments, provide cross-team cover if required
•    A strong communicator with good organisational skills
•    Interested in respiratory care and improving patient outcomes
Previous research experience is not essential, as full training will be provided through our dedicated research education programme. You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support within a welcoming and experienced team.
We welcome applications from nurses with strong clinical backgrounds and a passion for learning. If you are interested in research but unsure whether you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion.

For further details or informal visits, please contact: 
Ruben Magalhaes, Respiratory Senior Research Charge Nurse - [email protected]
Wadzanai Matimba-Mupaya, CRF Matron - [email protected]

Essential criteria
•    Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration 
•    Evidence of post-registration clinical experience (including student placements and/or Band 5 practice) 
•    Experience working within an NHS or similar healthcare setting 
•    Interest in respiratory care and/or clinical research 
•    Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills 
•    Able to organise own workload and work both independently and as part of a team
•    Basic IT skills (e.g., electronic patient records, data entry, Microsoft Office) 
•    Understanding of the importance of patient safety, confidentiality, and governance (
•    Logical and consistent work and/or training history 
•    Willingness to undertake research training (including ICH-GCP) 
Desirable criteria
•    Experience in a respiratory clinical setting (e.g., ward, clinic)
•    Exposure to clinical research (e.g., supporting trials, audits, QI projects)
•    Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or research governance frameworks
•    Experience supporting students, patients, or colleagues in a learning environment
•    Experience with patient education or delivering information to patients
•    Competency in clinical skills such as cannulation and venepuncture

Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria
•    Able to work flexibly across clinical areas (e.g., wards, clinics, community settings)
•    Demonstrates a proactive and adaptable approach to work
•    Commitment to developing skills within clinical research and respiratory care

Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
•    Patients First – demonstrates compassionate, patient-centred care
•    Always Improving – shows willingness to learn and develop new skills
•    Working Together – collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams