Research Nurse - Palliative Care

Cornwall Hospice Care; Hayle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palliative care organization in Hayle is seeking a compassionate Research Nurse to support high-quality clinical research. The role involves monitoring clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, and developing training programs. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration, and previous experience in clinical trials, with a commitment to ethical practice. This opportunity offers a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to impactful patient care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (pro rata)

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in clinical trials or research delivery.
• Management and leadership experience is preferred.
• Oncology/palliative care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, implement and monitor the clinical requirements associated with research.
• Conduct research in accordance with the research governance framework.
• Develop relationships with other clinical research nurses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to ethical practice

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Areyou a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with a passion for advancingpalliative care through research?

We areseeking a dedicated Research Nurse to join our team and support or leadthe delivery of high-quality clinical research within a palliative caresetting. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to ethical, evidence-basedpractice that enhances patient care and informs the future development ofhospice services.

Whetheryou're an experienced research professional or looking for a developmental rolewith structured support and mentorship, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Identify,implement and monitor the clinical requirements associated with research toensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.

Conductresearch in accordance with the research governance framework and clinicalpractice guidelines to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeingof trial participants are protected.

Demonstratedetailed understanding of research methodology, design and clinical audit toensure protocols, frameworks and guidance are adhered to, and applyevidence-based research findings to professional practice.

About us

Our employees and volunteers areessential to the care we provide. In return, for joining a team of peoplehaving such a positive impact on others, we provide:

A chance to make a real difference

Supportive working environment

Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (pro rata)

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Non-contributory medical cash plan, with the optionto include your family members

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Pay

Job responsibilities

Identify,implement and monitor the clinical requirements associated with research toensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.

Conductresearch in accordance with the research governance framework and clinicalpractice guidelines to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeingof trial participants are protected

Demonstratedetailed understanding of research methodology, design and clinical audit toensure protocols, frameworks and guidance are adhered to, and applyevidence-based research findings to professional practice

Incollaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)South West Peninsula (SWP) Regional Research Delivery Network to identifyresearch opportunities for Cornwall Hospice Care

Accountablefor the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of researchparticipants to ensure the maximising of protocols and good clinical practice

Develop relationships with other clinical research nurses throughoutthe south west to share findings and best practice, contributing information tothe local clinical research network as appropriate to assist with achievinggroup aims and objectives

Assistin the identification of suitable protocols, taking account of availableresource and skills, to expand Cornwall Hospice Cares clinical researchportfolio

Encourageand support both those new to research and more experienced researchers toenable the achievement of research ambitions, including facilitating studentsin the development and implementation of research projects they are involved inas part of their training programme

Developand co-ordinate training programmes in relation to the study protocols torespond to the learning needs of colleagues including students

Identifybarriers to recruitment to studies, ensuring that issues are escalatedappropriately in order that action plans can be implemented to address them

Leadon developing research links with external teams including NIHR and theUniversities of Exeter and Plymouth, to enhance Cornwall Hospice Carereputation as a research active organisation

Evaluatethe changing needs of the research portfolio within Cornwall Hospice Care, toenable adaptation of the delivery in the light of local audits, nationalguidance and service developments

Presentprogress reports on designated work to members of the research group or toexternal audiences, to disseminate and publicise research findings

Attendthe quarterly Patient Improvement, Research and Innovation (PIRI) meetings whenrequired, to provide consistency and continuity

Fostera positive research culture across both hospices, working collaboratively withthe teams to support all aspects of research activity from data collection toparticipants follow up ensuring high quality, consistent engagementthroughout research

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Previous experience in clinical trials or research delivery
• Management and leadership experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ethical practice and patient-centered care
• Oncology/palliative care experience or similar
• May require flexible working hours to meet study needs
• Travel across hospice sites or to meetings may be required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Previous experience in clinical trials or research delivery
• Management and leadership experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ethical practice and patient-centered care
• Oncology/palliative care experience or similar
• May require flexible working hours to meet study needs
• Travel across hospice sites or to meetings may be required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.