Research Nurse B5

NHS Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Guildford is seeking a nurse/research professional to join the Research Delivery Team across the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and the NIHR Royal Surrey Clinical Research Facility. You will plan, set up and deliver a broad portfolio of clinical research, delivering high-quality patient care and data reporting to the standards expected for investigations.

The role is predominantly within the surgical research team with cross-team collaboration; duties include leadership, mentoring

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification For a candidate, the appeal lies in the ability to deliver care with total precision and a focus on trial integrity. This role offers the space to ensure that every investigation is carried out to the highest standard, ensuring that research outcomes are robust and reliable. It is nursing at its most attentive; your diligence in the delivery of a protocol ensures that every patient interaction is safe and that the data gathered is of the highest quality. The satisfaction comes from knowing that your high standards of practice today are directly shaping the evidence base that will guide nursing care and healthcare treatment for patients in the future. In this role, you will be working within our Research Delivery Team, which spans across the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and the purpose built NIHR Royal Surrey Clinical Research Facility. This position is predominantly based within the surgical research team, with the expectation of cross-team working where required. You will be involved in the planning, set-up and delivery of a broad portfolio of research, providing excellent care for patients as well as collecting and reporting on data to the highest standards as expected for clinical research. Our department houses an experienced and highly motivated multi-disciplinary team, focused on delivering inpatient and outpatient trials. Every day you will collaborate closely to support, develop and deliver research projects. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations (e.g., ICH GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations).

Some of the main duties of the role include:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Operational Support: Assist the Team Leader in ensuring the provision of high-quality, patient-focussed care across the department.
• Staff Development: Facilitate the growth of junior staff through mentoring and coaching.
• Role Modelling: Act as a clinical leader and advisor to less experienced staff, promoting a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.