Band 5/6 - Research Nurse, Research and Development

NHS Jobs; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider is seeking a Band 5/6 Research Nurse in Watford. The role involves developing research administration skills, preparing for inspections, registering patients into trial protocols, and managing clinical trials data. Candidates should be proactive and capable of ensuring compliance with policies. This position offers a valuable opportunity within a supportive research environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand policies and legislation for clinical trials.
• Prepare for inspections and audits.
• Register and randomise patients into trial protocols.
• Extract clinical data and update databases.
• Manage and facilitate communication among staff.

Job description

Band 5/6 - Research Nurse, Research and Development

Research administration skills to be developed during the training period include:

• Understanding international, national, and local policies and legislation relating to clinical trials.
• Learning to prepare for external inspections (e.g., MHRA) and internal audits.
• Registering and randomising patients into trial protocols.
• Extracting clinical data from patients' case notes and transferring the data into trial Case Report Forms.
• Assisting in accurate and complete data collection, updating, and maintenance of databases and computerized systems.
• Taking responsibility for filing and the safe storage of clinical trials data sheets and for sending them to Clinical Trials Units as appropriate.
• Helping to manage and facilitate clinical trials, establishing and maintaining communication channels among staff and departments to ensure policies and protocols are understood and followed.
• Understanding the role of clinical trials units and liaising with them as necessary.
• Assisting in the preparation of research proposals for submission to the Local Ethics Committee and R&D department.
• Attending and participating in unit meetings and seminars.