Research Nurse AHP

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

An opportunity has arisen for a registered professional Nurse to join our excellent Research Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The post holder will have experience of working in Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research. You must be flexible and hard working with the ability to manage your workload effectively to cope with tight deadlines and conflicting demands.

Enthusiasm, intelligence and a patient centred approach are essential as is being an excellent team member and having a proactive can-do attitude.

Informal visits are highly encouraged to discover more.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist and support the department in the effective recruitment and co-ordination of patients entered into complex research studies whilst taking overall responsibility for the day to day running of epidemiology and less complex treatment trials.

The post is intended to support the Trust trial portfolio, across all specialties including but not limited to oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular.

Responsibilities to include:

• identifying patients through screening of notes/ histologies/MDT's;
• participating in the informed consent
• process; co-ordinating patient's treatment and FU; supporting and monitoring patients;
• collecting data and data entry

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum/pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-RAH-647-A

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult nurse with current NMC pin or AHP registration equivalent
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Communication skills training

Desirable

• Accredited NIHR GCP training
• Accredited Informed consent training
• Advanced communication skills training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in relevant clinical areas
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of clinical research in practice
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies

Desirable

• Renal nursing experience
• Experience of using hospital and national IT systems
• Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult nurse with current NMC pin or AHP registration equivalent
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Communication skills training

Desirable

• Accredited NIHR GCP training
• Accredited Informed consent training
• Advanced communication skills training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in relevant clinical areas
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of clinical research in practice
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies

Desirable

• Renal nursing experience
• Experience of using hospital and national IT systems
• Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult nurse with current NMC pin or AHP registration equivalent
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Communication skills training

Desirable

• Accredited NIHR GCP training
• Accredited Informed consent training
• Advanced communication skills training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience in relevant clinical areas
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of clinical research in practice
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies

Desirable

• Renal nursing experience
• Experience of using hospital and national IT systems
• Clinical Research or the ability demonstrate a real passion for research