Research Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Research Nurse to support clinical trials involving patients, families, and carers. You will coordinate and monitor care for participants, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including UK and EU legislation, while protecting patient rights. The ideal candidate should have experience in clinical trials and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). This role plays a crucial part in achieving research delivery targets in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials and patient coordination.
• Knowledge of UK and EU legislation regarding research.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Recruit patients and families for research studies.
• Ensure compliance with trial activities and regulatory requirements.
• Protect rights and wellbeing of participants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for research delivery.

Job description

The Research Nurse plays a vital role supporting the management and delivery of clinical trials involving patients, families, and carers at Somerset Foundation NHS Trust. The position focuses on the safe and effective delivery of research studies, including NIHR portfolio projects and industry-funded trials, in collaboration with the Regional Research Delivery Network South West Peninsula (RRDN SWP).

You will help deliver the NIHR's objectives locally by ensuring the Trust meets its research delivery targets. Working as a key member of the research team, you will coordinate, deliver, monitor, and document the care and progress of patients participating in clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit patients and families to research studies, providing comprehensive support throughout their involvement.
• Ensure all trial activities comply with UK and EU legislation, Trust policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.
• Protect the rights, safety, and wellbeing of all participants.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate high-quality research delivery.