Research Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team undertaking a 5-year programme of research in collaboration with Walgreen Boots Alliance (Boots, No7 Beauty Company), a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail. The overarching aim of the programme is to further our understanding of skin structure and function across the life course, and across the skin pigmentary spectrum, to develop effective skincare solutions. The successful candidate will provide clinical research support for several workstreams across the programme involving human volunteer studies. In addition to this post, the programme will employ several other research staff including post-doctoral scientists and technicians.

Applicants must be a registered Nurse with experience of clinical research/project management and be trained in phlebotomy and skin biopsy. A degree in nursing/related subject and experience of skin research or clinical dermatology is desirable. You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent organisational and communication skills.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.         

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Abigail Langton

Email: abigail.langton@manchester.ac.uk 

Or

Name: Dr Mark Farrar

Email: mark.farrar@manchester.ac.uk 

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.