Senior Research Nurse

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to join their dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will manage clinical trial participants, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with GCP guidelines. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment and contribute significantly to the research portfolio of a leading NHS trust.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse with clinical research experience.
• Experience managing complex drug trials.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

Responsibilities

• Support trials from set up to closure and manage patient care pathways.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor research participants, ensuring accurate data documentation.
• Act as an advocate for patients participating in clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Research Nurse

The closing date is 20 June 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Research Nurse to join our research delivery team to support the growing portfolio of research studies undertaken by the research team at UHDB. The post will suit a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative individuals looking to further their career in research.

The post holder will be working with a renowned multidisciplinary team in various areas. You will manage your own caseload of patients on clinical trials with the support of the wider research and clinical team.

You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse as required. Previous clinical research experience with drug and commercial trials is desirable, however training is offered.

Preferably educated to degree level or equivalent, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

Closing date of applications: 19th June 2025

Interview date: 04th July 2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support trials from set up to close and will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

You will be working closely with principal investigators and members of the multidisciplinary team, and will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients' advocate.

An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research.

You will have an excellent range of clinical skills and can demonstrate significant knowledge and some experience of supporting clinical research in a hospital setting.

Proven recent experience of coordinating/supporting complex research studies and using the study intensity tool to manage workload is required for the post.

You will be an effective communicator who can work well both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team, with excellent attention to detail.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

• NMC registration & revalidation requirements.
• Evidence of degree / working towards degree or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidence of post registration clinical experience
• To be able to demonstrate considerable experience working in a clinical research setting
• Current GCP training
• Experience in managing complex, drug or commercial trials
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge of current issues within acute healthcare
• Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience

Skills and Ability

• To be able to prioritise workload and take appropriate action in research and trials environment

Communications and interpersonal skills

• To be able to demonstrate the handling of sensitive data regarding patients, public and staff

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.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust