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Research Nurse I
Turn Your First Years on the Ward into a New Career Path
At Fortrea’s Early Clinical Research Unit in Drapers Yard, Leeds, you can channel your hard-earned experience into a new role—supporting the development of new medical treatments while continuing to make a direct impact on patient care.
You will work in our modern 65,000 ft², 100-bed clinic, just 7 minutes from the train station. It is here where life-saving medicines begin their journey.
Become part of early steps in research, as a nurse, where you will shape new medical treatments from their earliest phases.
What You Will Do
- Deliver safe, high-quality care to clinical trial participants.
- Work autonomously to carry out procedures such as:
- Cannulation
- Bloods
- ECGs
- Observations
- Medicines administration
- Monitor participant wellbeing and document any adverse events.
- Obtain informed consent and guide participants through study procedures.
- Record accurate data in electronic systems to support study quality.
- Learn how research studies are planned and conducted.
- Develop your skills until you are responsible for your own studies.
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What You Bring
- NMC-registered nurse with experience in a fast-paced ward environment.
- Ideal candidates include experience in A&E, surgery, oncology, or a similar role.
- Consistently aligned with a Band 5 nurse who has progressed beyond the newly qualified stage.
- Honed confidence working independently, verifying core clinical procedures via hands-on ward experience rather than solely training-based exposure.
- A genuine interest in clinical research and how new medicines are developed.
- Comfort using electronic health records and clinical systems.
- Must hold existing right-to-work status in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
Benefits
- Competitive salary, with enhanced compensation or flexi-time for weekend, twilight, and night shifts.
- Full-time, permanent role, 37 hours per week.
- Comprehensive insurance cover:
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and disability cover
- Income protection
- Pension scheme
- Medical insurance
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Culture
Fortrea possesses a collaborative and approachable work environment:
- Teams support each other, leaders are approachable, and your voice is heard.
- Industry-leading training programmes and clear growth paths, including opportunities like:
- Transition into international project management.
- A modern, purpose-built research environment in Drapers Yard ensures:
- Focused learning experiences
- Strong teamwork dynamics
- Delivering high-quality care
Next Steps
If ready to turn your early hospital experience into a new kind of nursing career, apply today. Use your nursing expertise to shape the medicines of tomorrow.
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