Research Nurse - Huntingdon

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced NMC Registered Nurse for a permanent role at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The successful candidate will play a vital role in clinical research, assisting with patient recruitment and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards. Key responsibilities include participant management, documentation of studies, and effective communication with patients and families. A minimum of 1-year clinical experience and current UK registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC registered Adult Nurse with evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to patients/participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant identification and recruitment.
• Collect patient samples and process documentation according to GCP.
• Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects as required by the protocol.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Phlebotomy skills

Education

NMC Registered Adult Nurse

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and innovative NMC Registered Nurse? This is a permanent role based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. You may be required to work across sites as required. You will collaborate with local R&D members to assess capacity and capability for research studies, working with members of the research teams to inform potential participants of relevant projects. This role requires an NMC registered Adult Nurse and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Important: Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live UK NMC registration as we are unable to support OSCE at this time.

You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with attention to detail. Training will be provided; however, you will be familiar with GCP. You will work with the clinical and non-clinical research team to support staff and manage a caseload of patients.

Main duties

• Assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtain informed consent from patients, and organise patient visits.
• Collect and process patient samples and complete case report forms; maintain study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery and provide research information to patients and relatives.
• Explain practical aspects of clinical research and act as a resource and support to patients and families.
• Facilitate the informed consent process in compliance with GCP; ensure patients and relatives fully understand the nature of the research.
• Ensure study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the protocol to ensure safety of study participants.
• Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and implement changes to treatment as required by the protocol; arrange collection of blood and other research samples; ensure safe storage of specimens in collaboration with clinical and nursing teams, phlebotomy and laboratory staff.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: NMC registered Adult Nurse; evidence of continuous personal and professional development and a clear vision of their academic pathway
• Desirable: Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification or working towards completion; evidence of relevant post-registration qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting; ability to prioritise clinical issues; ability to explain complex concepts to patients/participants; experience using MS Office and Excel; experience in UEC, Medicine, or surgical specialty
• Desirable: Experience in clinical research, participant recruitment or research delivery; awareness of ICH GCP; ability to collaborate with other agencies; knowledge of ethics, HRA, R&D legislation and consent in clinical research

Key Skills

• Essential: Ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent organisational and time management; effective communication with participants, carers and families; ability to explain complex concepts; commitment to clinical governance and clinical supervision; phlebotomy skills or willingness to undertake
• Desirable: Data management and meticulous attention to detail; presentation skills; competence with database applications and data presentation

Other information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure will be required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT

Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/