Research Nurse / CRP

We are looking to appoint a practitioner to work within the  adult Research Delivery Team (RDT) to assist with an NIHR portfolio of clinical research studies, ensuring that studies are run to the highest standards incorporating GCP Guidelines.  Appropriate training and mentorship will be given to the successful candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop and broaden their skills.

Informal visit is strongly recommended.

Full time fixed term contract in the first instance.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Debbie Read, on debbie.read1@nhs.net

The Research Nurse / Practitioner will be a member of the NIHR RDN adult Research Delivery Team assisting in the set up and delivery of NIHR Portfolio research across the CUH Campus.

You would be required to help identify patients eligible for clinical trials, provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials, recruit patients to clinical trials using trial eligibility criteria, co-ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. Perform extended skills such as phlebotomy, ECG and laboratory skills required to perform research duties as in line with study protocols.

• Registered with NMC (RN1/RN2/RN7 or RNA) or other regulatory body as applicable and / or NIHR CRP accreditation
• Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Proven clinical experience
• Coordination of patient care
• NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing
• Health and Safety awareness
• Quality issues and Clinical Governance
• Awareness of Trust policies
• Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour
• Able to demonstrate an interest in Research
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
• Self-motivated
• Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager
• Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
• Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues’ needs
• Numerate with basic IT skills
• Practical application of Trust documentation standards
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• Identify problems and recommend solutions
• Awareness and respect for colleagues’, patients’, relatives’ cultural and emotional needs

• Teaching and/or mentorship qualification
• Experience of formal/informal teaching
• Experience of mentoring junior staff
• NHS Experience
• Understanding of the Role of the Research Nurse
• Understanding of the Informed Consent Process
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
• Competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Competent in obtaining ECG’s
• Oral Drug competencies

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.