Clinical Research Nurse

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate nurse to join our clinical research team. This role provides an opportunity to manage patient care in research and contribute to enhancing treatment options through innovation. Full training and mentorship will be provided, making it an excellent position for nurses from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training program

Ongoing mentorship and buddy system

Recognition as an investor in people

Qualifications

• No prior research nursing experience required; open to various clinical backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing mentorship and training.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment of patients for research studies and manage data collection.
• Assist with informed consent and coordinate appointments throughout trials.
• Work independently and as part of a team in clinical areas.

Skills

Patient focus

Motivation

Project management skills

Job description

We are looking for a patient focussed, motivated, passionate nurse with an interest in clinical research and good project management skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established and experienced clinical research team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Due to our success and reputation in clinical research, we have recently become a 'spoke site' for the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre to improve access to commercial research trials and new treatment options for our patients.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across different clinical areas and specialties at both our hospital sites.

At CHFT we are keen to embed research in everyday care, enhancing patient experience and outcomes through research and innovation, across many specialties across a range of portfolios both commercial and non-commercial.

The successful candidate will support senior research nurses and other clinicians to deliver clinical research, once trained and competent leading studies independently. The role will involve working flexibly within the team yet have the ability and confidence to work independently when needed.

A comprehensive induction and training program will be provided, as well as ongoing mentorship support and buddy system. Previous research nursing experience is not required. We would encourage nurses with experience from a range of clinical backgrounds to apply.

The Post Holder Will

Be expected manage a broad clinical workload and assist with recruitment of patients into research studies and their ongoing follow up across a range of clinical specialties.

Have responsibility for identifying potential patients for trial entry, assist in the informed consent process and co-ordinate screening tests and appointments throughout the trial.

Be responsible for managing a caseload of patients, collecting accurate data, arranging tests, examinations and appointments according to specific research project protocols and local processes across a range of specialty areas.

Be visible in clinical areas working effectively both independently and as part of a team to offer clinical research options to patients and oversee their care and participation in research trials.

Based across two acute sites in Huddersfield and Halifax as well as some community sites, we are one of few NHS organisations recognised as an “investor in people” and works to involve, support and develop staff within the organisation.

Due to our success in clinical research and excellent reputation, we have recently become a 'spoke site' for the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre in collaboration with Bradford and Mid Yorkshire NHS Trusts, to improve access to commercial research trials and new treatment options for our patients.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgina Turner Job title: Clinical Research Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01484 343425

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to the Research Department or contact the team by telephone to discuss the post further.

Please contact Georgina Turner on 01484 343425 or Matthew Robinson on 01422 222062.