Research nurse

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 April 2025

Job summary

Are you interested in an exciting career in clinical research?

A great opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to become part of our friendly, dynamic, award winning Research Team at Chesterfield Royal hospital to support the delivery of NIHR adopted research studies.

Main duties of the job

Work with the research team to engage with the set up of new studies, recruit participants to the research studies, maintain follow up visits, be responsible for entering data onto trial databases, raise the profile of research within the trust, record and maintain accurate documentation relating to trial participants.

Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities. The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease site. The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient's advocate.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. We actively support our diverse workforce including staff networks (Race, Equality & Cultural Inclusion -RECI; Be Yourself; Disability & Wellbeing network, DAWN) our newly opened staff Health & Wellbeing Hub, mental health and flexible working.

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Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SC&G-7048292

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Research nurse will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of the clinical research portfolio comprising national and international clinical trials.

We are ideally seeking someone with experience in, or a keen interest in, clinical research, a knowledge of good clinical practice, good verbal and written communication, adaptability and attention to detail. We offer a comprehensive training programme so if you meet some of these criteria, and have a clear desire to do the job, and then please apply.

Please see Job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Research nurse will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of the clinical research portfolio comprising national and international clinical trials.

We are ideally seeking someone with experience in, or a keen interest in, clinical research, a knowledge of good clinical practice, good verbal and written communication, adaptability and attention to detail. We offer a comprehensive training programme so if you meet some of these criteria, and have a clear desire to do the job, and then please apply.

Please see Job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • 1st level RGN (or equivalent).
  • Current NMC professional registration

Desirable

  • Clinical research qualification.
  • Consent Training.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • ICH GCP Training

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in an acute setting
  • Evidence of achievement in previous/current roles.

Desirable

  • Experience in Clinical Research.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Well-developed computer /IT skills.
  • Range of clinical skills (inc. Venepuncture).
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

  • Research/Audit awareness.
  • Risk Management awareness.
  • Negotiation skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Leadership qualities.
  • Self-motivation.
  • Flexibility.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • 1st level RGN (or equivalent).
  • Current NMC professional registration

Desirable

  • Clinical research qualification.
  • Consent Training.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • ICH GCP Training

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in an acute setting
  • Evidence of achievement in previous/current roles.

Desirable

  • Experience in Clinical Research.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Well-developed computer /IT skills.
  • Range of clinical skills (inc. Venepuncture).
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

  • Research/Audit awareness.
  • Risk Management awareness.
  • Negotiation skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Leadership qualities.
  • Self-motivation.
  • Flexibility.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential

  • Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Research

Emily Hall

emily.hall32@nhs.net

01246516532

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SC&G-7048292

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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