Research and Innovation

Research Nurse 

As a research nurse, you’ll be a strong advocate for research and bettering public health, responsible for both recruiting and providing effective support to research participants. 

Depending on what speciality you choose, you will spend your time helping support patients and participants during a research trial, liaising with Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and caring for patients in hospital. 

As your career progresses, you could run your own clinical trial, or you could take part in further postgraduate studies to  further your academic research portfolio.

Become a Research Champion

An exciting opportunity is now available at LUHFT for staff to become Research Champions. 

Whether you are a Nurse, an Allied Health Professional, Ward Clerk or any of the many staff groups here at LUHFT, you can become a Research Champion, helping us deliver research to our patients. 

If you have an interest in research or wish to find out how you can incorperate research into your role, the Champion role is here to provide the guidance and support you need. 

In addition, we are now offering a bespoke training opportunity through the IDEA framework, that will give you skills and knowledge in specific areas of research delivery. 

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Act as a visible advocate for research in the clinical area.
• Motivate and inspire all staff to engage, facilitate and participate in research.
• You will be able to promote recruitment to studies as appropriate by informing the research team of any patients who may be eligible for on-going clinical trials.
• Regularly attend the Research Champion forum and training sessions (approx. 2 hours x 4 times per year) or watch the recordings. 
• Promote International Clinical Trials Day in own area with the support of the research team, which takes place on May 20th each year.