Clinical Research Nurse

Integrated Care System; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization seeks an experienced Research Nurse to coordinate clinical research projects, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices. This role involves recruiting patients, managing research studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have clinical experience and leadership skills. Extensive induction and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Post-registration clinical experience required.
• Experience with data collection and research design preferred.
• Ability to manage own workload and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research projects involving patients.
• Deliver on objectives and develop research capacity.
• Recruit and support patients involved in research studies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Understanding of research governance

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Job description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse who takes pride in delivering high quality patient care.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic registered nurse and would consider applicants from a variety of backgrounds, who could bring their leadership organisation skills and experience to our team. Experience of working within the clinical research environment or cancer would be an advantage, although not essential; due to an extensive induction, robust training and on-going support being provided.

The post holder will support an established team of research nurses working on research studies within the Research department.

You will need excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. You will be expected to work in an autonomous, proactive and organised manner to deliver clinical research and produce robust quality data, within deadlines and to achieve NIHR targets. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.

We will consider candidates who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as well as the characteristics of the Trust's values. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic with an interest in research, we would encourage you to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Research Nurse is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Somerset Foundation NHS Trust. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the South West Peninsula Clinical Research Network. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.

You will work as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.

You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK and EU legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

• The role will involve setting up and coordinating research studies, working on studies and disciplines as the service requires.
• You will be delivering on key objectives and developing research capacity within the trust's Research and Development department.
• You will recruit patients into studies and be responsible for all aspects or enrolment and data collection, with the necessary support and guidance.
• You will work collaboratively with the clinical studies team and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of clinical trials.
• There will need to be flexibility within the areas of work to support the Research department as a whole and requirements of the Trust.
• The post holder will be supported by the wider research team but needs to demonstrate the ability to manage own work load and provide cover and support for other team members.

Previous experience working within a clinical research environment will be desirable but not essential and we gladly welcome informal calls and visits if you would like more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards)

Experience

• Post-registration clinical experience
• Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in the care of patients with complex needs
• Previous experience of data collection, audit and research design
• Some experience of project management

Additional Criteria

• Thorough knowledge and ability to evaluate the significance of research
• Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice
• Knowledge of caring for patients with complex needs
• Able to undertake pertinent clinical skills
• Understanding of research governance
• Thorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysis
• Thorough knowledge of research methodology

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.