DDT Research Nurse

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a motivated Research Nurse to lead and drive NIHR Portfolio studies across departments, delivering patient‑centred care and improving NHS treatments.

You will support day-to-day study operations, identify and recruit participants, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while upholding GCP, research governance and good time management.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Recent clinical experience advantageous in acute environment
• Knowledge of GCP and Research Governance is desirable
• Experience preparing and submitting study approvals is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of NIHR Portfolio studies and other projects
• Identify, recruit and follow up participants for studies
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams across departments to meet objectives
• Manage portfolio with good time management and minimal supervision
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Organisational skills

Patient-centred care

Study documentation

GCP / RGF knowledge

Conflict management

Education

Registered Nurse

NVQ Assessor

Speciality qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

ECDL

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity as a nurse to join the dynamic Direct delivery research team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to appoint a caring, highly motivated, forward thinking and enthusiastic nurse to help lead and drive research across RBH.

As a research nurse you will be responsible for delivering studies helping change NHS treatments and patients lives for the better.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team and will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of NIHR Portfolio studies and other projects. These include all aspects of patient identification, recruitment and follow up of participants in addition to any study specific procedures. You will be responsible for managing your portfolio in a patient focus manner and growing future opportunities for studies in you specialty. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team across departments therefore you must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate good attention to detail.

About us

We are a friendly proactive team that support and grow its team members. Based in one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts, our research portfolio is consistently recognised for its breadth, size and quality.

Job responsibilities

Research experience would be advantageous but not essential, all necessary training and support will be provided. The post will provide the unique opportunity of working across specialties..

In addition you will:

Be a registered nurse with a degree or equivalent professional qualification

Have effective time management and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Be able to integrate withseveralteamstoachieve set objectives

Be conversant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance.

Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc)

Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet service needs.

Be familiar with Trust CORE Values and be willing work alongside the values.

Previouspractical experience of clinical trials/research will beadvantageous

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications/ Training

• Registered Nurse
• NVQ Assessor
• Recognised post registration qualification within a speciality

Experience

• Recent clinical experience in an acute clinical environment
• Experience of risk assessment
• Experience of Benchmarking

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability
• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at the centre of care
• Experience of preparing and submitting study approval documentation
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
• Experience of or willingness to deal with conflict and non compliance

Other

• Computer Literacy
• European Computer Driving Licence

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata