Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Range of training opportunities

Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a one-year fixed-term post in its AI research team to coordinate and deliver trials, recruit and consent patients, and manage data collection. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure adherence to protocol and ICH-GCP standards.

The role requires NMC registration or equivalent accreditation and the ability to mentor junior staff, with opportunities for training and professional development within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Adult nursing or equivalent-level science qualification.
• NMC registration, or registration with another applicable regulatory body.
• Experience in clinical research or a health/science environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study setup, coordination and delivery of commercial and non-commercial trials
• Recruit and consent suitable patients
• Coordinate data collection
• Arrange and conduct protocol-specified assessments and follow-up appointments
• Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Assist AI research team to ensure trials follow protocol and ICH-GCP standards
• Manage routine studies from setup to archiving with support from seniors
• Be responsible for a portfolio of trials and observational studies

Skills

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Planning and prioritisation

IT literacy / data handling

Attention to data collection

Safeguarding knowledge (PSIRF)

Education

Adult nursing or equivalent-level science qualification

Degree-level or diploma-level training in clinical field

Job description

This one-year fixed-term post sits in the AI research team at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Heart and Lung Research Institute. The role centres on setting up, coordinating and delivering commercial and non-commercial trials, including recruiting and consenting patients. It runs a portfolio that includes observational studies, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team. Applicants need NMC registration or NIHR CRP accreditation, as well as the ability to mentor junior staff.

What the job involves

• Assist with study setup, coordination and delivery of commercial and non-commercial trials
• Recruit and consent suitable patients
• Coordinate data collection
• Arrange and conduct protocol-specified assessments and follow-up appointments
• Liaise and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Assist the AI research team to ensure trials follow the approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards
• Manage routine studies from setup to archiving, with support from senior colleagues
• Be responsible for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials, including observational studies

Qualifications

• Adult nursing or equivalent-level science qualification
• Clinical knowledge gained through degree-level or diploma-level training or above

Registration & licences

• NMC registration, or registration with another applicable regulatory body
• NIHR CRP accreditation, and/or as applicable

Experience

• Experience in clinical research, clinical audit, or a health or science-related environment including healthcare research
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to mentor and educate junior staff
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with problem-solving and use of own initiative
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload
• Competent IT skills with close attention to detail
• Understanding of the importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use
• Understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures, including PSIRF, particularly for vulnerable patients

Other

• Examples of working consistently with the Trust values of compassion, excellence and collaboration
• Demonstrated commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion

What’s offered

• Range of training opportunities to support career development