Description
We are seeking a permanent night shift nursing professional to join our Early Clinical Research Unit in Leeds. You will use your clinical skills in a predictable schedule with enhanced earnings.
At Fortrea's Early Clinical Research Unit, you will deliver hands-on patient care while contributing to the development of new medical treatments. Our state-of-the-art 65,000 ft², 100-plus-bed clinic is located near the train station.
What you will do
As a Night Shift Nurse, you will play a crucial role in keeping participants safe and well during overnight clinical research studies. Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of clinical research studies while providing high-quality nursing care to participants
- Working autonomously to perform procedures such as cannulation, blood collection, ECGs, observations, and medicines administration
- Monitoring participant well-being and documenting any adverse events
- Responding to clinical situations and ensuring participant safety in a fast-paced research environment
- Recording accurate data in electronic systems to support study quality and participant care
What you bring
To be considered, you must have:
- NMC registration as a nurse
- Experience in a fast-paced ward environment, such as A&E, acute medicine, surgery, oncology, or similar
- Confidence working independently with core nursing procedures, including cannulation, blood collection, ECGs, and clinical observations
- Practical experience delivering direct patient care and responding to changing clinical needs in a ward or acute care setting
- A genuine interest in clinical research and the development of new medicines
- Comfort using electronic health records and clinical systems
- Existing right-to-work status in the UK, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided
Benefits
This permanent, full-time role offers:
- Competitive salary with significant enhanced earnings through twilight and night shift allowances
- Predictable schedule with three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Life, accidental death and disability cover, income protection, pension, and medical insurance
- The opportunity to combine hands-on nursing with participation in the development of future medicines
Culture
Our culture is characterised by:
- A collaborative and friendly environment where teams support each other and leaders are approachable
- One of the best training programmes in the industry and real growth paths across the organization
- A modern, purpose-built research environment that facilitates learning, teamwork, and medical innovation