Job summary
Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner - Fixed Term Contract
Department Research & Development
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum pro rata
Hours: 7.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The dynamic and expanding research team at MKUH is seeking an experienced nurse or midwife with specialist knowledge and experience in Diabetes and Antenatal care to join us in delivering the Protect study. We are a team that values care, teamwork, and innovation, and we are looking for someone who shares these values to support clinics on Tuesdays.
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting colleagues, current participants, and future recruits, with the post funded until May 2026.This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in research delivery, contribute to research that improves patient care, and gain valuable insight into how research drives improvements in clinical practice.
For an informal chat please contact: Lynn or Zoey 01908 997558/01908 85927
Interviews on 10th October 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Research Team at Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust, with a primary aim of promoting the entry of patients into trials. The purpose of the job is to lead within the R&D team promoting inclusivity, development and engagement whilst raising awareness of and developing collaborative networks to promote clinical research. Central to this role is increasing the number of patients recruited into trials in line with the National Institute for Health Research high level objectives.
Ensuring high standards of recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering clinical trials and the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post. Along with delivery of the service level agreement with the Thames Valley & South Midlands Clinical Research Network (TVSMCRN).
Managing members of the research team, the post holder will ensure all Human Resource requirements are completed in a timely manner and the Healthroster accurately maintained.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Strictly work within the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain clinical practice for revalidation.
Self-manage all work areas and workload, seeking managerial support as required. Maintain own time schedule and ensure that all timelines are adhered to. Identify personal training requirements and initiate appropriate training.
Research
Implement, develop, and facilitate the running of trials as part of the research team within Milton Keynes University Hospital. Including:
Support the team to review protocols to identify suitability and resource implications.
Administration
Use the NIHR CRN and NHS Trust computer systems/network and the internet.
Ensure that all data is handled according to the Data Protection Act and in a confidential, and where necessary anonymised, fashion.
Education and Training
Provide and receive complex information, analysing facts and interpretating outcomes. Cascading information to colleagues, patients and public in an appropriate manner.
Represent the Trust and the Research Department in meetings, conferences, symposia, and social media events as required.
Management and Leadership
Provide leadership and management for research nurses, midwives and associated staff.
Have a specialist knowledge across a range of subjects, ideally research being one of the areas.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Strictly work within the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain clinical practice for revalidation.
Self-manage all work areas and workload, seeking managerial support as required. Maintain own time schedule and ensure that all timelines are adhered to. Identify personal training requirements and initiate appropriate training.
Research
Implement, develop, and facilitate the running of trials as part of the research team within Milton Keynes University Hospital. Including:
Support the team to review protocols to identify suitability and resource implications.
Administration
Use the NIHR CRN and NHS Trust computer systems/network and the internet.
Ensure that all data is handled according to the Data Protection Act and in a confidential, and where necessary anonymised, fashion.
Education and Training
Provide and receive complex information, analysing facts and interpretating outcomes. Cascading information to colleagues, patients and public in an appropriate manner.
Represent the Trust and the Research Department in meetings, conferences, symposia, and social media events as required.
Management and Leadership
Provide leadership and management for research nurses, midwives and associated staff.
Have a specialist knowledge across a range of subjects, ideally research being one of the areas.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse with significant experience in a clinical field
- Clinical Research Practitioner with a 2:1 or higher degree in a Life Science field and significant experience in clinical trials
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
- Leadership/Management course
- Computer literate
- BLS qualification with Defib
- Good Clinical Practice training
Desirable
- Research Qualification
- Post Registration Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & experience in clinical research/clinical trials
- Experience of managing a team/leadership
- Experience and skills in education and training
Desirable
- Experience in developing guidelines and protocols
Personal and people development
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
Communication
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to work closely and co-operatively with others.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of research methods
- Ability toself-manage
- Able to work individually or as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Able to perform Phlebotomy & Cannulation
- Ability to develop and implement quality control processes, to ensure the collection of high-quality data
- Able to organise work to meet deadlines and priorities.
- ECG and vital signs training
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse with significant experience in a clinical field
- Clinical Research Practitioner with a 2:1 or higher degree in a Life Science field and significant experience in clinical trials
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
- Leadership/Management course
- Computer literate
- BLS qualification with Defib
- Good Clinical Practice training
Desirable
- Research Qualification
- Post Registration Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & experience in clinical research/clinical trials
- Experience of managing a team/leadership
- Experience and skills in education and training
Desirable
- Experience in developing guidelines and protocols
Personal and people development
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable commitment to educate others and share best practice
Communication
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to work closely and co-operatively with others.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of research methods
- Ability toself-manage
- Able to work individually or as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Able to perform Phlebotomy & Cannulation
- Ability to develop and implement quality control processes, to ensure the collection of high-quality data
- Able to organise work to meet deadlines and priorities.
- ECG and vital signs training
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
