▷ [Immediate Start] Motor Neurone Disease Association Senior Research Nurse

Motor Neurone Disease Association Senior Research Nurse

The closing date is 26 October 2025.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship can be provided where applicants meet UKVI requirements, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000) and any role-specific criteria.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications to support and expand our Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Clinical Trials portfolio locally and regionally. We are seeking a dynamic, organised and experienced clinical research nurse with excellent communication skills to help develop and maintain a growing portfolio of MND clinical trials.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, organised and experienced clinical research nurse with excellent communication skills to help develop and maintain a growing portfolio of MND clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Has the knowledge and expertise to be responsible for the planning and coordinating of clinical research trials within the specialty of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

To support, deliver and lead a senior research nurse service within the Sussex MND Network catchment area.

To lead on the delivery of the MND research nurse service objectives, as agreed with the MND Association.

The post holder will manage and oversee a portfolio of clinical research studies, liaising with Chief and Principal Investigators.

Shares responsibility for development and management of the service.

Provide professional nursing leadership and support at departmental level and to clinical research nurses across divisions and collaborate with the senior nurse managers to enhance nursing practice and strategy.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We/'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We/'re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

- First degree in relevant subject

- First level registered nurse

- Evidence of specialist knowledge required for the portfolio and research

- Previous experience in teaching and assessing

- Prior line management and experienced in managing staff

- Management/Leadership course/qualification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

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