Clinical Research Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good work-life balance

Support to help staff achieve theirPot

Job summary

Hereford County Hospital, part of Wye Valley NHS Trust, is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate academic and commercial trials, screen and recruit patients, and monitor participants in line with protocols. You will work with a high level of autonomy and promote research across the Trust.

The role requires NMC registration, ICH-GCP training and ongoing professional development, with a typical NHS Band 5 salary and a Monday–Friday work pattern with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• ICH-GCP training
• Postgraduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake it

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials in line with protocols and relevant legislation
• Screen and recruit patients into studies
• Support and monitor participants throughout the research pathway
• Collect data accurately
• Set up and manage trials in line with regulatory, sponsor and local research requirements
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team so patient safety and welfare come first
• Deliver trials efficiently to agreed timelines and targets
• Complete trial documentation accurately and on time
• Work with a high level of autonomy
• Raise the profile of clinical research across the Trust, including promotional events and local, regional and national meetings

Skills

Research governance

Clinical trials regulations

Verbal communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Clinical Research Nurse post sits within the research team at Hereford County Hospital, part of Wye Valley NHS Trust. The post-holder coordinates academic and commercial clinical trials, covering patient screening, recruitment, data collection and participant monitoring to protocol. The role is largely autonomous, works Monday to Friday with some flexibility, and includes promoting research across the Trust. NMC registration and Good Clinical Practice training are needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials in line with protocols and relevant legislation
• Screen and recruit patients into studies
• Support and monitor participants throughout the research pathway
• Collect data accurately
• Set up and manage trials in line with regulatory, sponsor and local research requirements
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team so patient safety and welfare come first
• Deliver trials efficiently to agreed timelines and targets
• Complete trial documentation accurately and on time
• Work with a high level of autonomy
• Raise the profile of clinical research across the Trust, including promotional events and local, regional and national meetings

What’s required

Qualifications

• ICH-GCP training
• Postgraduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake it

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Clinical research experience at band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of teaching within clinical areas

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of research governance, clinical trials regulations and clinical and research terminology
• Excellent verbal communication, presenting complex information to suit the audience
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Phlebotomy competency or willingness to train
• Planning, organisation, analytical and judgement skills, meeting deadlines

Other

• Reliable team player who works well alone and under pressure, and builds working relationships at all levels
• Flexible and adaptable to the differing demands of research studies
• Ability to travel as the post requires
• Ability to meet moving and handling requirements with reasonable adjustments

Nice to have

• Teaching or assessing qualification such as ENB 998
• Experience of implementing change

What’s offered

• Good work-life balance
• Support to help staff achieve their full potential