Are you considering a change from hospital ward-based nursing, or looking to apply your clinical experience in a different setting?

At Fortrea’s Early Clinical Research Unit in Drapers Yard, Leeds, you can put your experience to use in a different setting, supporting the development of new treatments while continuing to make a real difference to patient care.

You will work in our modern 65,000 ft², 100 bed clinic, only 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 in line with ICH GCP guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date life support training and ensure timely safety checks of emergency equipment, stock, and trolleys.
• Work autonomously to carry out procedures such as cannulation, blood sampling, ECGs, observations, and medication administration in accordance with study protocols.
• 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.
• Develop an understanding of how clinical research studies are planned and conducted, with the aim of taking responsibility for designated studies.

WHAT YOU BRING

• NMC‑registered nurse.
• Experience in a fast‑paced ward environment (such as A&E, surgery, oncology or similar), consistent with or above a Band 5 nurse.
• Confidence working independently with core clinical procedures, developed through hands‑on ward experience rather than training‑only exposure.
• A genuine interest in clinical research and how new medicines are developed.
• Comfort using electronic health records and clinical systems.
• Please note that 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 and medical insurance.

CULTURE

• Collaborative & friendly, where teams support each other, leaders are approachable and your voice is heard.
• High-quality training programmes with clear development pathways
• A modern, purpose-built research environment in Drapers Yard that makes it easier to focus on learning, teamwork and support high quality care.

If you are looking to broaden your nursing career and contribute to the future of medicine, we would welcome your application.

Apply today and use your nursing experience to shape the medicines of tomorrow.

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