Research Nurse - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Huntingdon is seeking an experienced NMC Registered Nurse to join their Research team. The role involves collaborating with research teams, supporting patient recruitment, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be ready to work in a dynamic research environment. Training will be provided for specific requirements, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in clinical research.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with appropriate registration and experience.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP); training will be provided if needed.
• Experience of working within the Trust Divisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D members to assess capacity for research studies.
• Support study recruitment and patient communication.
• Facilitate informed consent for clinical research.
• Monitor treatment safety and manage research samples.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Clinical research experience

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and innovative NMC Registered Nurse? Would you like to apply your knowledge and skills to a research setting? This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse to join our Research team and help us deliver high-quality research. Our team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff, local clinicians, and research groups. As workload dictates, cross clinical divisions will be required. This is a permanent role based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. You may be required to work across sites as required. You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with attention to detail. Your research skills and knowledge acquired through proven CPD will be valuable to our research team. Training will be provided; however, you will be familiar with GCP. 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local R&D members to assess capacity and capability for research studies, informing potential participants of relevant projects.
• Work with members of the research teams to inform potential participants of relevant projects and support study recruitment where appropriate.
• Support the staff within the clinical research team across the Trust, manage caseload of patients, and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Provide research information to patients and their relatives, acting as a resource and support, and explain practical aspects of clinical research.
• Facilitate the informed consent process in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring patients and relatives understand the nature of the research.
• Ensure study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol to safeguard participant safety.
• Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and manage changes to treatment as required by the protocol.
• Arrange collection of blood and other research samples and ensure safe storage of specimens in conjunction with clinical and nursing teams, phlebotomy and laboratory staff.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Qualifications and experience

• NMC Registered Nurse with appropriate registration and experience.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP); training will be provided if needed.
• Clinical research experience within the NHS is desirable; however, full training and mentoring will be provided.
• Experience of working within the Trust Divisions and ability to work across clinical divisions as workload dictates.

Additional information

The post is based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and may require work across sites as required. Full contact details for informal chats: Terri-Anne Baker, Research Team Leader, or email for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.