Clinical Research Nurse

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Skircoat Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a patient-focused nurse with an interest in clinical research to join our established clinical research team. The post holder will work across Huddersfield and Halifax sites, supporting senior researchers and delivering research delivery skills with supervision.

No prior research experience is required; you will receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing mentorship and a buddy system, with opportunities to lead studies under PI

Qualifications

• Patient-focused and motivated nurse with an interest in clinical research.
• Willingness to develop project management skills.
• Open to working flexibly across clinical areas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient-centred care

Motivation

Interest in clinical research

Project management

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established and experienced clinical research team. We are looking for a patient focused, motivated, passionate nurse with an interest in clinical research and good project management skills. The successful candidate will gain experience and develop research delivery skills. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across different clinical areas and specialities 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 specialities 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 and once trained and competent lead studies independently with Principal Investigator oversight. 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 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. See job description for full details. Due to limited word count, only a few points are mentioned below:

• 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.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility in supporting a variety of research studies, ranging from observational studies to Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products
• Assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion / exclusion criteria
• 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.