Research Nurse/Practitioner

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Cornwall invites applications for a Research Nurse within the Diabetes portfolio. You will deliver and clinically manage a portfolio of academic and commercial studies, working with consultants, specialist nurses and the MDT to ensure high-quality research care for participants.

You will monitor safety, maintain accurate records, support investigators, and supervise team members as needed, contributing to recruitment and advancement of the Trust's research

Responsibilities

• Deliver and clinically manage a portfolio of academic and commercial diabetes research studies.
• Provide research support to investigators and collaborate with the MDT.
• Maintain highly accurate records and monitor safety of participants.
• Coordinate trials under supervision with Lead Consultants and Senior Research Nurses.

Job description

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Research Nurse working on our Diabetes portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in Diabetes and also providing research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of specialist conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrate accountability for driving and growing research portfolio Demonstrate responsibility for maintaining quality standards and adherence to regulatory bodies such as MHRA Demonstrate ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining professional standards and behaviours Demonstrate building and maintaining professional relationships with the MDT and external stakeholders Demonstrating supervisory roles and responsibilities and managing HR situations within scope of practice Demonstrate ability to motivate staff in a positive direction, A central part of the role will be to ensure that you provide excellent research monitoring and care to patients who have consented to participate in research and that the research/clinical teams you work with are appropriately trained, supported and developed within their professional/research roles. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Within this post you will develop processes and systems for maximising the recruitment of patients to academic and commercial studies and will ensure that research patients/participants are monitored, supported and receive the highest level of research nursing care. You will work across a range of studies including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses you will coordinate the clinical aspects of trials, participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients with responsibility for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety of the research participants throughout their study journey. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams. We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.