Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Part time - 35 hours per week (N/A)
- Job ref
- 188-THQ020925
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Clinical Research Facility
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 21/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/10/2025
Employer heading
Senior Research Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Research is a rewarding and patient centred career!
The research conducted at UHS focuses on the health and well-being of our patients and their families, significantly contributing to the future progress of healthcare for all patients. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals with a passion for clinical research who thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
We can truly make a difference to an individual’s care and experience within UHS, and we strive to ensure that research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients. By working closely with clinical teams and integrating research into clinical pathways, the opportunities for both research and our team are expanding.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We currently have a vacancy within the Clinical Research Facility for a Band 7 Senior Research Sister in the adult team.
This is a pivotal role where you will oversee the management of the diverse portfolio of research studies, including neuro degenerative studies, complex CTIMPS and phase 1 studies requiring overnight stays to ensure optimal delivery of studies in the adult portfolio.
The post holder will provide professional, operational, and clinical leadership and management of research staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team, acting as a role model, providing specialist clinical and research advice with responsibility for clinical service, delivery staff, and research governance issues.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Masters degree in a health care related subject or relevant equivalent experience
- Registered Nurse or AHP on relevant part of the professional register (NMC HCPC)
Desirable criteria
- Recognised qualification in teaching and mentorship
- Recognised qualification in relevant speciality
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working with patients at a senior level
- Clinical Research experience
- Relevant speciality experience
- Recent management experience
- Recent NHS experience or equivalent
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health care
- Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Desirable criteria
- Research coordinator experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Desirable criteria
- Experience of budgetary control
Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Able to work occasional unsocial hours (evening and weekend)
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Grabau
- Job title
- Senior Research Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 3135
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