Research Nurse

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a research nurse to primarily work in gastroenterology research. The role includes managing research studies, recruiting patients, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be flexible in their working approach. This position is integral to the success of various clinical studies within the trust.

Qualifications

• Strong advocate for research and patients.
• Enthusiastic about recruiting patients in line with targets.
• Experience in managing study-related data.

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of research studies.
• Screening of potential patients.
• Recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols.
• Assisting in the informed consent process.
• Management of all study-related data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a research nurse primarily to work in gastroenterology research but with the ability to work over all sites and care groups if needed at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

LUHFT has a proven track record in successfully recruiting into NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. They conduct a variety of projects, including observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials as well as mixed methods and qualitative research.

The Research Nurse must be a strong advocate for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Womens, visit their careers page.

Responsibilities

The research nurse will be responsible for the day to day running of research studies including screening of potential patients, recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols, assisting in the informed consent process and management of all the study related data.

All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Contact

For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Claire Burston Senior Research Nurse 0151 529 6620.