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Research Nurse
Role summary
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The Research Nurse supports the planning, delivery and monitoring of clinical research studies within University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Requirements typically include current NMC registration, relevant post-registration nursing experience, knowledge of clinical research principles and Good Clinical Practice, and the ability to manage study documentation, patient recruitment, consent, follow-up and data collection. The successful candidate is expected to work safely and compassionately, communicate effectively with patients, investigators and multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate records, meet study timelines and follow NHS, ethical and regulatory requirements. Experience in research, oncology or another specialist clinical area may be desirable, together with strong organisational, IT and problem-solving skills.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is a major NHS teaching and research organisation serving Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. It provides a wide range of hospital and specialist services through Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital, alongside community and outpatient services. The Trust is one of the largest employers in the region and works closely with the University of Leicester on medical education, innovation and clinical research. Its research teams support studies across many specialties, giving staff opportunities to contribute to new treatments, diagnostics and improvements in patient care. The organisation promotes multidisciplinary working, professional development, equality and patient-centred care. As an NHS employer, it generally offers structured pay progression, pension arrangements, annual leave, training opportunities and access to national NHS employment benefits.