Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Research Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team based at Hereford County Hospital.
The successful candidate will coordinate and manage both academic and commercial clinical trials, working collaboratively with the clinical research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, accurate data collection, high quality care and strict adherence to study protocols.
We are very keen to meet interested applicants and would be happy to facilitate informal visits or answer any enquires.
Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, although some flexibility may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the coordination and management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, supporting participants throughout the research pathway in accordance with study protocols and relevant legislation.
Key responsibilities will include patient screening and recruitment, accurate data collection and the support and monitoring of participants. The post holder will ensure that trials are set-up and managed in line with regulatory, sponsor and local research requirements.
The role involves liaising with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research is undertaken with patient safety and welfare as a key priority, and that all trials are delivered efficiently, with adherence to agreed timelines and targets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working with a broad range of individuals, including patients and researchers.
The post holder will work with a high level of autonomy, have a sound understanding of clinical trial activity and Good Clinical Practice, and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Other responsibilities include raising the profile of clinical research across the Trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance at local, regional and national meetings.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- ICH-GCP Trained
- Post graduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing qualification such as ENB 998
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
- In depth Knowledge of the research governance framework and medicines for human use (clinical trials) regulations
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information accordingly
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office packages i.e. outlook, word, excel, powerpoint
- Phlebotomy competency or willingness to undertake training
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels
- Proven ability to take complex information and present this effectively according to audience needs and level of understanding
- Planning and organisational skills for a range of complex activities
- Analytical and judgment skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands of research studies
- Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Research at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience of teaching within clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable
- Genuine interest in working in this area
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Team Player
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Ability to meet the moving and handling requirements of the job with reasonable adjustments required
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- ICH-GCP Trained
- Post graduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing qualification such as ENB 998
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
- In depth Knowledge of the research governance framework and medicines for human use (clinical trials) regulations
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information accordingly
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office packages i.e. outlook, word, excel, powerpoint
- Phlebotomy competency or willingness to undertake training
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels
- Proven ability to take complex information and present this effectively according to audience needs and level of understanding
- Planning and organisational skills for a range of complex activities
- Analytical and judgment skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands of research studies
- Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Research at band 5 or equivalent
- Experience of teaching within clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable
- Genuine interest in working in this area
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Team Player
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Ability to meet the moving and handling requirements of the job with reasonable adjustments required
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
