Senior Research Nurse/Coordinator - Band 6

Job summary

The role of Senior Research Nurse/Coordinator is to provide specialist knowledge and expertise to a Research Delivery Team based within Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The postholder will provide leadership for the delivery of a portfolio of studies under the direction of the Lead Research Nurse/Coordinator. The post holder is accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants according to study protocols, and the role will involve all aspects of study co-ordination and recruitment of patients to research studies. The post holder is expected to work flexibly with all members of the research team and relevant multidisciplinary teams across a number of specialties. This will involve close liaison with clinical teams and community settings, as well as with appropriate Research, Innovation and Genomics (RIG) Departments and other Clinical Specialists. Workloads are managed by the individual and not supervised.

Furthermore, the post-holder will be expected to work alongside the RIG Professional Services team and the local Governance and Oversight Group to ensure studies meet GHNHSFT Key Performance Indicators. They will act as keyworker for patients and carers throughout their clinical trials experience, and will line manage staff within a team. The post-holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

Main duties of the job

The post of Senior Research Nurse / Coordinator is a part of the Research Delivery Team based within Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required (see job description for full details):

- Strong organisational skills and able to work on own initiative.

- Able to line manage, train and develop staff.

- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to a wide multidisciplinary team and patients.

- Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player.

- Ability to work flexible hours & travel between hospital sites as required to meet service needs.

- Adaptability to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing environments.

- Clinical skills: venepuncture, specimen collection, clinical observations and assessments.

This job description is an outline only and does not contain an exhaustive list of duties; the post holder may therefore be required to undertake additional responsibilities.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to strengthen its position as a leading Research, Innovation and Genomics institution. Our Trust currently supports over 100 clinical trials across multiple specialities and we are looking for the right staff to support our clinical research teams.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0317

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

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