Research Nurse / Practitioner
Runs clinical research and trials — recruiting participants, collecting data and ensuring good clinical practice. Open to nurses, midwives and AHPs.
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Strong on AI resistance and work–life balance; held back by job security.
Can reach ~£92,000 via Clinical Director / Consultant-level Lead.
Workforce scale not separately tracked; trend not tracked.
Highly resistant to automation — hands-on clinical work.
Strong work–life balance; regular hours.
Moderate entry — moderate study load, moderate competition.
2 onward routes; good flexible-working scope.
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What you'd do
- Coordinate clinical trials and studies
- Recruit and consent participants
- Collect and manage research data
- Ensure Good Clinical Practice compliance
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Skills & requirements
- Research methods + Good Clinical Practice training
- Senior operational / clinical leadership experience
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