Clinical Research Nurse/Midwife/Practitioner

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Norwich is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join its specialized Women's and Children's team. You will manage care pathways for NICU patients participating in pioneering clinical trials. The role involves significant direct patient interaction, requiring advanced clinical skills and a passion for research. Ideal candidates will have prior research experience, be a registered nurse, and demonstrate excellent communication skills in a collaborative environment. A commitment to the Trust's values is essential.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to earned pay

On-site Nursery

Free Park & Ride service

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Experience working in an NHS environment, some in a research role.
• Evidence of research activity and understanding of clinical trials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage care pathways for patients in clinical trials.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor trial participants.
• Collect and document findings accurately.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills relevant to the role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to deal with the public and colleagues politely

Effective role model demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values

Understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register

Health Related Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge/experience

ICH Good Clinical Practice training

Tools

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

ECG recording

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse/Midwife/Practitioner

Do you have a passion for research? Are you looking to work in a flexible team, playing a key role in widely recognised research studies?

Research at NNUH is conducted primarily at the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility (CRF), as well as the Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park. The NIHR Norfolk CRF is one of 28 NIHR Clinical Research Facilities networked across the UK.

Team NNUH's Research and Development department have an opportunity for a NICU Clinical Research Nurse within the Women's and Children's team working on intensive Commercial, home grown and NIHR studies. Significant experience within NICU is essential for this post.

We have a shared goal within our team; to undertake clinical research to improve treatment and care of patients here at NNUH and beyond. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to this goal and will recognise its significance; as well as the importance of our Trust's PRIDE values. Research is highly regulated; you should have an understanding of trial protocols and policies, and an awareness of research governance.

If you like to be kept busy and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a NICU Clinical Research Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and/or carer's participating in clinical trials. You will be people focused in your approach; recruiting, educating and monitoring those in the trial, and will collect and document your findings accurately.

As post-holder, you will play a key role in ground-breaking research studies. Our strong links with the Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia as well as colleagues around the region, means you will have the opportunity to network and share knowledge and findings.

This post is perfect for an organised individual who is happy to work independently, as part of a wider team and is willing to be flexible with hours. We regularly hit targets and are known for the innovative research projects we have facilitated.

You will have excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to the workload. You should be a qualified Registered Nurse and have research experience in a hospital setting.

Clinical Research is a highly regulated field, the role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the regulations. You should therefore have a good understanding of research procedures, documentation and policies, as well as an awareness of local, national and international research governance issues.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Because this post is for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register And/or in possession of Health Related Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge/experience or Registered Practitioner And/or in possession of Health Related Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge/experience.
• ICH Good Clinical Practice training

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5 or above, working in an NHS environment some of which should have been working in a research role
• Evidence of research activity and a good understanding of research and clinical trials

Skills

• Advanced clinical skills relevant to the role e.g.; phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG recording or willingness to undertake training to achieve required competencies
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with an ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata