Clinical Research Nurse

Quotient Sciences; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drug development company in Nottingham is seeking a Registered Nurse to assist in clinical trials. This permanent full-time position requires no prior clinical experience as full training is provided. The role involves ensuring participant safety and performing clinical procedures in a 24/7 facility. Candidates should have RGN registration or be in the process of obtaining it. The position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Enhanced pay for night shifts

Training and development opportunities

Immediate Life Support training

Qualifications

• Full RGN registration (or equivalent) or in the process of completing your NMC registration.
• Equivalent (or higher) nursing experience of NHS band 5.
• A minimum of 12 months post graduate experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of study participants.
• Perform study related procedures according to ICH-GCP.
• Utilise nursing assessment skills to support general well-being of study participants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

Full RGN registration or equivalent

Equivalent NHS band 5 experience

12 months post graduate experience (desirable)

Job description

Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.

Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.

Why join us:

Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in their career in clinical research. You will work on a wide range of leading clinical trials with a multifunctional team, broadening your skills and helping pharmaceutical companies progress new medicines to market. The position will be clinic based at our Nottingham site and our facility is made up of 85 beds across 6 wards which has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a fulltime and permanent role with shift work including nights and weekends.

We also offer free and secure onsite parking.

The Candidate:

No prior clinical research experience is required, a full training programme is provided.

We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and supportive company offering full training and career progression opportunities. Immediate Life Support training will also be provided.

Your main responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of study participants is the highest priorityat all times
• Perform study related procedures such as cannulation, venepuncture, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, collection of blood samples., in accordance with ICH-GCP
• Utilise nursing assessment skills to support general well-being of study participants and potential adverse events. Document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed including administration of concomitant medications
• Utilise your skills, knowledge and clinical judgement to assess vital signs
• Provide a lead role in responding to emergency situations. Participate in training scenarios and support the Training and Compliance Team with ILS training of non-clinical staff.
• Use prior clinical experience and knowledge to assist clinical leads and deputies with the preparation of clinical trials.
• Review, check and maintain compliance of emergency equipment in line with phase 1 accreditation scheme requirements.
• Administration of dosage forms inclusive of various routes and devices in accordance with the study specific protocol
• To record data obtained in a timely manner according to the protocol
• Support the clinical team to ensure that source data completion is to a high standard
• Quality control checking of eSource and paper source documents
• To obtain Nurse Led Informed Consent by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures in conjunction with ICF.
• Monitor compliance within the clinical unit and support audit readiness at all times
• Lead by example to encourage professional conduct and ensure clinical excellence is maintained across the clinic.
• Support activities in other departments as deemed necessary to support the needs of the business
• Monitor and enforce good infection control practices and provide infection control training for all clinic staff
• Assist senior nursing staff with hepatitis b staff vaccination programme
• Support training and mentorship for both new and existing members of the clinic team

We want to hear from candidates who have:

• Full RGN registration (or equivalent) or in the process of completing your NMC registration
• Equivalent (or higher) nursing experience of NHS band 5
• A minimum of 12 months post graduate experience is desirable but not essential
• A high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT literacy

If you are ready for a new challenge in a role that offers significant training and career progression opportunities, then please get in touch.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Company Benefits

• A competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Enhanced pay allowance when working night shifts
• Funded RCN revalidation fee
• Excellent training and development opportunities by a dedicated in-house training team
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) full training provided and completed in one day
• An exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. If you require sponsorship, we will be unable to progress your application or make an offer of employment.

As this is a permanent role, we are also unable to accept applications from candidates on a Graduate Visa.

Application Requirements

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.