Clinical Research Nurse

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Research Nurse/Clinical Research Practitioner to support a range of clinical studies across mental health and dementia. You will recruit and support patients within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network, liaising with internal teams and external sponsors to ensure timely delivery of study protocols across Greater Manchester.

You will work with a team of research nurses and practitioners, overseeing patient safety,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical research studies including recruitment.
• Knowledge of research governance and local policies.
• Ability to liaise with clinical teams and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support patients in NIHR NW RDN studies across mental health and dementia.
• Oversee management and delivery of study protocols with local teams and sponsors.
• Conduct screening visits to determine study eligibility.
• Ensure conduct of research meets governance and policy requirements.
• Identify potential participants for complex interventional trials.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Patient recruitment

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

The post holder will be a key member of the network, provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly although not exclusively across mental health and dementia.

Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.

The post holder will be a key member of the network, provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly although not exclusively across mental health and dementia.

Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.

The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study protocols, recruiting and supporting patients participating in network studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and local policies for research.

The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachael Holmes Job title: Lead Clinical Research Nurse Email address: [e-mail]