How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Research Nurse I
Turn Your First Years on the Ward
Ng Career Path has not Turned Out as Expected?
Have your first 1–2 years on a hospital ward not turned out the way you expected? At Fortrea’s Early Clinical Research Unit in Drapers Yard, Leeds, you can use that hard-earned experience in a different way, helping shape new medical treatments while still making a direct impact on patient care.
You will work in our modern 65,000 sq ft, 100-bed clinic, just 7 minutes from the train station. It is here where life-saving medicines begin their journey. As a nurse, you will be part of those early steps, supporting research right when new treatments are first explored.
What You Will Do
- Deliver safe, high-quality care to clinical trial participants
- Work autonomously to carry out procedures such as:
- Cannulation
- Blood samples (bloods)
- ECGs
- Observations
- Administration of medicines
- 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
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You Bring
- An NMC-registered nurse
- Experience in a fast-paced ward environment (such as A&E, surgery, oncology, or similar)
- Equivalent to a Band 5 nurse who has progressed beyond the newly qualified stage
- Confidence working independently with core clinical procedures, developed through hands-on ward experience (not just training)
- A genuine interest in clinical research and how new medicines are developed
- Comfort with electronic health records and clinical systems
Important Note: This position requires existing right-to-work status in the UK, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with:
- Enhanced compensation or flexi time for weekend, twilight, and night shifts
- Full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week)
- Life, accidental death, and disability cover
- Income protection
- Pension
- Medical insurance
Culture
- Collaborative & friendly, with strong team support, approachable leadership, and opportunities for your voice to be heard
- One of the best training programmes in the industry with clear growth paths, including opportunities to transition into areas such as international project management.
- A modern, purpose-built research environment in Drapers Yard, designed to foster learning, teamwork, and high-quality care
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Turn Your Early Hospital Experience
Into a New Kind of Nursing Career
If you are ready to turn your early hospital experience into a new kind of nursing career path, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and use your nursing expertise to shape tomorrow’s medicines.
#LI-CV1
Discover More
Learn about our EEO & Accommodations processes here.
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Join our [Global Talent Network] to stay connected, drive innovation, and contribute to our mission of advancing life-saving therapies. Stay updated about Fortrea on [LinkedIn], [Facebook], [X (Twitter)], [Instagram], [YouTube], and [Glassdoor].
At Fortrea, we transform the impossible into "I’m possible"
Together, we break barriers to deliver extraordinary service to patients, united by a commitment to teamwork and excellence.
Regardless of your role, here, you are family. Every day, you make the exceptional possible.
At Fortrea, your career isn’t just a job—it’s a journey of achieving the impossible.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location