Clinical Research Nurse II
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Manchester, United Kingdom · Global
Clinical Research
–
Nurse
Demand72
Career growth66
Healthcare fit58
Remote potential15
5-year outlook
Clinical research nursing at large CROs generally pays at or above hospital staff-nurse rates, with step-ups tied to specialty (oncology, Phase I units) and shift/travel differentials. Over five years, the strongest earnings growth comes from moving into CRC, site lead, or Clinical Trial Manager/Clinical Research Associate tracks rather than staying in a pure Nurse II band.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-28
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United Kingdom
- Profession fit
- Nurse
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth considering for nurses who want industry exposure while keeping hands-on patient care — it is one of the most common on-ramps from bedside nursing into the CRO/clinical trials world. However, with no description provided, confirm shift pattern, travel, site location, and whether the role is sponsor-embedded before investing time.
Who should apply
Registered nurses with 2+ years of acute, oncology, ICU, or outpatient experience who are curious about clinical trials; nurses with prior CRC or research coordinator exposure; internationally trained nurses with active licensure and strong documentation skills seeking a structured CRO environment.
CV angle
Lead with licensed bedside experience and reframe it in trial language: protocol-driven care, eligibility screening, informed consent support, investigational product administration, adverse event identification and escalation, and meticulous source documentation. Quantify patient volumes, audit/inspection readiness, and any exposure to EDC systems, regulatory binders, or GCP training. Do not claim trial coordination or monitoring experience you do not have — position transferable assessment and compliance skills instead.
Skills to highlight
- Direct patient assessment and monitoring
- ICH-GCP and protocol adherence
- Informed consent process support
- Adverse event and safety reporting
- Source documentation and EDC data entry
- Phlebotomy, IV access, and specimen handling
- Study drug administration and accountability
- Multidisciplinary and sponsor communication
Role summary
A licensed RN position conducting clinical trial activities at a large CRO — screening and consenting participants, delivering protocol-specified care and investigational product, monitoring safety, and maintaining GCP-compliant documentation. It sits at the intersection of bedside nursing and industry research, and is a common bridge role for clinicians moving toward CRO, site, or trial-management careers.
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