Research Nurse/AHP
Main area Research Nurse/AHP Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Mon - Fri 8 - 4 (with some flexibility depending on the needs of the service))
Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Closing 02/11/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Research Nurse/AHP to join our experienced Research Team.
The Research Team are passionate about improving patient care and health outcomes through observational and interventional clinical trials.
As a Research Nurse/AHP you will deliver an exceptional patient experience to all our service users.
Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply only if they have taken feedback into consideration or gained relevant experience/improvements since their last application.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be organised, motivated and able to prioritise your own workload. They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will support the team with recruitment into trials. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.
Responsibilities
* Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.
* Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
* Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio.
* Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.
* Have an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within local and Trust-wide financial and budgetary guidelines.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional
* Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable computer literacy: ECDL qualification or similar, Outlook email and calendars, Microsoft Office, basic Excel spreadsheets
* Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
* Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Flexible and adaptable
* Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
* Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
* Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
* Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT
* Venepuncture/Cannulation
* ECG competency
* Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
* Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
* Experience of Clinical Trials
* Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
* Proven record of meeting targets
* Good listening and counselling skills
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and deal with interruptions
Employee information
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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