Clinical Research Nurse

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a patient focused, 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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

1. Be expected to 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

About us

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 work 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.

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details. Due to limited word count, only a few points are mentioned below:

1. Contribute to the set-up of research studies; assist in the feasibility process, liaising with support departments within the Trust, local investigators, trials units and R&D for local approval.
2. Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility in supporting a variety of research studies, ranging from observational studies to Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products.
3. Assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion / exclusion criteria.
4. Comply with the informed consent process as detailed in the study protocol and for studies which are not Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS) take consent in line with study protocol, ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs.

For further information about the post, please contact Georgina Turner on 01484 343425 or Matthew Robinson on 01422 222062.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Responsibility to plan own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and professional revalidation.
• Working towards appropriate degree.
• Teaching/Mentoring Certificate skills or willing to work towards.
• Attended research training courses.
• Work together get results (WTGR) training.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment.
• Interest in clinical research.
• Experience of teaching, supervising and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Confidentiality.
• Experience of taking charge of clinical shifts either as a nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills.
• Evidence of good management and organisational skills.
• Able to undertake pertinent clinical skills e.g. venepuncture.
• Knowledge of drug therapies for common medical conditions.
• Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice.
• Research and audit experience.
• Understanding of research networks and clinical trials processes.
• Knowledge of future provision of services.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative.
• Accurate & meticulous attention to detail.
• Team player with personal insight of ability and limitations.
• Self-motivated & willingness to gain & develop professional knowledge.
• Develop/maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to work flexibly according to demands of role.
• Able to rapidly absorb and respond to complex information.
• Familiar with PAS/PAS WEB/CRIS/PPM/EPR reporting systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year, per annum, pro rata.