Research Nurse/Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading research hospital in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Research delivery Nurse/Practitioner to join their Synergy Team. This full-time role involves coordinating clinical studies, ensuring quality participant care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification and research training. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive working environment

Access to training and professional development

Full induction program with ongoing mentoring

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional must be active with NMC/HPC.
• Research training in GCP or similar is required.
• Proven knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor clinical requirements for research.
• Ensure all procedures are conducted per study protocols.
• Coordinate study-related activities across various sites.
• Monitor study progress and data quality.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Pertinent clinical skills

Computer literacy including ability to work with databases

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

High level of interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC

Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

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 the coordination and delivery of study-related activities across multiple sites as required.
4. Monitor study progress, timelines and performance against protocols, ensuring quality data collection and participant safety.
5. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
6. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
7. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
8. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
9. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
10. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
11. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
12. Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.
13. 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