Research Nurse/Practitioner

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Research delivery Nurse/Practitioner to support innovative research in various specialties. This full-time role involves implementing clinical trial protocols, ensuring participant care, and coordinating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates should have nursing qualifications, experience in clinical trials, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC.
• Proven knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor clinical requirements for research.
• Ensure research procedures are conducted according to protocols.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for study delivery.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional

Research Training (e.g. GCP)

Job description

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives.

If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Clinical Research delivery Nurse/Practitioner in the Synergy Team within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The Synergy Team coordinates studies in a large variety of specialities including Maternity, Diabetes, Hepatology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics and Orthopaedics. We recruit patients from both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up.

Our staff come from a variety of specialities and backgrounds to create a multidisciplinary research team working together to deliver research across Plymouth.

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with access to training and professional development and offer a full induction programme with ongoing mentoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients\' lives.

For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Research Nurse Specialist

[e-mail]

01752 431854

Or

[e-mail]

01752 432997

Main duties of the job

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as \"Priority\" and \"At Risk\" status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

1. The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.
2. S/he will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
3. Lead and contribute to site-level delivery of research activities within the Trust, ensuring alignment with regional and national guidelines.
4. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support study delivery and participant care.
5. Monitor study timelines and performance, escalating issues as needed to maintain progress.
6. Ensure compliance with research governance, GCP, and SOPs across all studies.
7. Provide supervision and mentorship to staff and students as appropriate.
8. Promote a safe working environment, including health, safety and security considerations for the research team.
9. Contribute to the development and implementation of research policies, procedures and SOPs.
10. Facilitate effective communication within the research team and with the wider multidisciplinary clinical team.
11. Support education and training regarding research for the broader multidisciplinary team and act as an ambassador for research.
12. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

Leadership

1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement.
2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
3. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
4. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
5. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
6. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
7. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
8. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
9. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
10. Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.
11. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
• Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

Knowledge & Experience

• Pertinent clinical skills
• Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Proven knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills

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.

Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-A7487666

Job locations

Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park