Research Nurse

Celerion; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Belfast seeks a Research Nurse to join their Phase I clinical trial facility. Responsibilities include administering medications, collecting safety data, and monitoring adverse events. Candidates must have current NMC registration; newly qualified nurses are welcome. Full training in clinical research and related skills will be provided, along with an attractive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Training on clinical research nursing skills

Pension

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must be able to work legally in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
• Clinical practice experience is desirable; newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in administering medication including IV is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and new drug delivery devices to study participants.
• Collect safety data, including vital signs and ECGs.
• Monitor safety for adverse events during clinical trials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Team orientation

Education

Current NMC registration

ILS accreditation

Job description

Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster. Celerion offers one of the most experienced clinical pharmacology research networks in the industry.

Celerion is increasing our team of Research Nurses and invite applications to join the clinical conduct team at our Phase I clinical trial facility in Belfast, N. Ireland.

We are looking for a registered nurse who would like to learn new skills in a clinical research setting working on both patient and healthy adult clinical trials within a multi-disciplinary team. Full-time (37.5hr/week) positions are available.

The responsibilities include administering medication (including IV) or new drug delivery devices to study participants, collecting safety data such as vital signs, ECGs, cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy and safety monitoring of adverse events. Additional skills in respiratory medicine, particularly CF, COPD and asthma, would be desirable but training will be provided on all equipment used.

Full training on clinical research nursing skills and Good Clinical Practice will be provided. Celerion will also provide training on phlebotomy, IV cannulation, IV dosing, ECGs and use of respiratory equipment where necessary. ILS training is provided annually and paid for by Celerion. NMC registration renewal fees are also eligible for reimbursement.

An attractive salary and benefits package is provided including pension, life assurance, income protection insurance and private medical insurance.

Education and Skill Requirements

• All candidates must be able to work legally in the UK without requiring sponsorship and have current NMC registration.
• Candidates must be currently registered on Part 1 or 12 of the NMC register and clinical practice experience desirable but newly qualified nurses (with NMC PIN) are also encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.
• Current ILS accreditation preferred but Celerion will provide certified ILS training.
• The ability to work a flexible shift pattern is essential with the option to work the hours in 3 or 4 days per week in a rotational shift pattern. These day and night shifts operate both during the week and at weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required. This role is very team orientated with a high professional attitude expected.

Celerion is an equal opportunities employer.