Clinical Research Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Slough is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join their Research and Innovation department. This role involves managing clinical trial patients, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and assisting with patient education and data collection. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with suitable NHS experience and good communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive and supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in the NHS.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage clinical trial patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.
• Identify suitable patients for entry into clinical trials.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients regarding clinical trials.

Skills

Collaborative/cooperative

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Full NMC level one registered nurse

Tools

IT literacy in Word and Excel

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and dedicated Clinical Research Nurse - Clinical to join the Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Previous research experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and supervision is provided. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology, critical care or midwifery would be of advantage.

The role is based at Wexham Park Hospital but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi‑disciplinary Team meetings
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
• Engage in activities that raise the research profile of the organisation.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full NMC level one registered nurse (Nurse only)
• Experience of working in the NHS as a nurse

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Mentorship preparation
• Excellent IT skills

Specific Competencies for Role

Essential criteria

• Collaborative/cooperative
• Copes well with responsibility, under pressure
• Enthusiastic, flexible, motivated and self‑starter
• Commitment to self‑development

Desirable criteria

• Advanced listening skills
• Knowledge and implementation of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for clinical trials.

Professional Experience

Essential criteria

• IT literate in Word, Excel, emails
• Demonstrates good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organisational skills
• Time management with ability to work to tight schedules
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Interest in Research principles, data collection and paperwork.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helping us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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