Job summary
Do you have a passion for research? Are you looking to work for a flexible team, playing a key role in widely recognised research studies?
The NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility (CRF), located at the main hospital and the Quadram Institute (Norwich Research Park) is one of 28 NIHR - partly funded clinical research facilities networked across the UK.Team NNUH's Research and Development department have positions for Clinical Research Nurses in various specialties across the team.
The team's shared goal is; to undertake clinical research to improve treatment and care of patients here at NNUH and beyond. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and recognise the goal's significance; as well as the importance of the Trust PRIDE values. Research is highly regulated; you should have an understanding of trial protocols and policies, and an awareness of research governance.
As post-holder, you will play a key role in ground-breaking research studies. Our strong links with the Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia as well as colleagues around the region, means you will have the opportunity to network and share knowledge and findings.
This post is perfect for an organised individual who is happy to work independently and as part of a wider team. We regularly hit targets and are known for the innovative research projects we have facilitated.
If you like to be kept busy and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and/or carer's participating in commercial clinical trials. You will be people focused in your approach; recruiting, educating and monitoring those in the trial, and will collect and document your findings accurately.
You will have excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to the workload. You should be a qualified Registered Nurse, have research experience, or experience of working in a hospital setting, or working towards a health/research qualification (or have demonstrable equivalent experience.)
Clinical Research is a highly regulated field, the role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the regulations. You should therefore have a good understanding of research procedures, documentation and policies, as well as an awareness of local, national and international research governance issues.
Because this post is for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organization will only be appointed on a secondment basis, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organization, will receive a fixed term contract. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 23 months
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
- To work according to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and research governance standards for clinical trials and current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge of how to comply with local, national and international research regulations.
- To manage a caseload of concurrent clinical studies following a range of complex clinical trial protocols and to contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical trials.
- To identify, screen and recruit participants into research studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the effective achievement of study aims and monitoring of their condition throughout participation.
- To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial for its total duration.
- To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT), and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the MDT.
- To register/randomise participants into trials and to ensure that all clinical trial records, Case Report Forms (CRFs) and participant records are completed contemporaneously and maintained with a high degree of accuracy. These records may be in paper, optical or electronic form. To maintain accurate documentation of participant events in nursing/medical notes.
- To identify barriers to recruitment to trials and ensure that the Network and R&D is aware of them. To support/action plans as required.
- To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial participant.
- To provide ongoing information, education and support to participants (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Interview W/C 1st December (to be confirmed).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 23 months
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
- To work according to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and research governance standards for clinical trials and current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge of how to comply with local, national and international research regulations.
- To manage a caseload of concurrent clinical studies following a range of complex clinical trial protocols and to contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical trials.
- To identify, screen and recruit participants into research studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the effective achievement of study aims and monitoring of their condition throughout participation.
- To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial for its total duration.
- To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT), and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new participants, and to act as a resource to the members of the MDT.
- To register/randomise participants into trials and to ensure that all clinical trial records, Case Report Forms (CRFs) and participant records are completed contemporaneously and maintained with a high degree of accuracy. These records may be in paper, optical or electronic form. To maintain accurate documentation of participant events in nursing/medical notes.
- To identify barriers to recruitment to trials and ensure that the Network and R&D is aware of them. To support/action plans as required.
- To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial participant.
- To provide ongoing information, education and support to participants (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Interview W/C 1st December (to be confirmed).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ICH Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 or above, working in an NHS environment some of which should have been working in a research role
- Evidence of research activity and a good understanding of research and clinical trials
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with an ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the role e.g.; phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG recording or willingness to undertake training to achieve required competencies
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ICH Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 or above, working in an NHS environment some of which should have been working in a research role
- Evidence of research activity and a good understanding of research and clinical trials
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with an ability to deal with the public and colleagues in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the role e.g.; phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG recording or willingness to undertake training to achieve required competencies
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
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).
