Research Nurse / Clinical Research Practitioner

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Nurse to support clinical trials within a dynamic team. This role involves recruiting and monitoring participants, ensuring accurate data collection, and building strong relationships with clinical teams and community groups. The organization prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers extensive career development opportunities, including research training and flexible working arrangements. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will enhance research engagement and improve patient outcomes across various health specialties.

Benefits

Counselling and lifestyle support

Flexible working opportunities

Career development and coaching

Child Care Vouchers Scheme

NHS discounts through Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or significant clinical experience.
• Understanding of research methodology and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and monitor trial participants, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Manage clinical research studies and deliver projects on time.
• Communicate effectively with clinical services and community organizations.

Skills

Research methodology

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse / AHP

Masters qualification

Good Clinical Practice certification

Job description

Research Nurse / Clinical Research Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual with research experience to support clinical trials within the Research and Innovation team at the Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury. The role involves supporting research engagement in primary care and community settings, including the operation of our research bus.

This position covers research in various mental health and physical health fields.

We encourage calls or visits to discuss the role.

At MPFT, staff wellbeing and development are priorities, and we offer:

• Our SOOTHE resources supporting physical, mental, and financial health, alongside Team Prevent occupational health services.
• Counselling and lifestyle support, including advice on personal matters.
• "In our Gift" platform for staff feedback to inform change.
• Options to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working opportunities (role-dependent).
• Career development, coaching, and in-house training programs.
• Research training via the STARS program.
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme.
• Recognition through staff LOVE awards, long service awards, and engagement surveys.
• NHS discounts through Blue Card and Red Guava schemes.

Main duties of the job

You will recruit, educate, and monitor trial participants, ensuring accurate data collection and sample management.

You will build relationships with clinical teams and community groups to promote and sustain research engagement.

Travel across the Trust and operate our mobile research unit will be required.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop research expertise within a supportive team.

About us

MPFT is an award-winning, large integrated Health and Social Care provider with over 9000 employees, serving North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight, and Essex.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates, aligning with our inclusive recruitment practices.

Job responsibilities

You will manage your own portfolio of clinical research studies, supported by senior staff.

You will recruit participants through various routes in hospital and community settings.

You will deliver complex research projects on time, working with the Research Governance team to ensure all approvals are in place before starting studies.

You will communicate effectively with clinical services, primary care, and community organizations to ensure safe and effective research delivery.

You will evaluate research protocols and clearly communicate trial information to participants.

You will oversee the research-related care of participants across different health specialties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / AHP or relevant degree
• Masters qualification or Good Clinical Practice certification

Experience

• Research experience or significant relevant clinical experience
• Understanding of research methodology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust