Research Nurse

Job summary

The post holder will support the recruitment of patients into Community based trials across the NCA footprint. Cross site cover will be expected for this role including home visits. The post holder will liaise with Research Investigators and Sponsor companies to manage trial protocols and ensure that data collected is to the highest standards, with a commitment to participant safety and welfare. The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment throughout the Trust The post holder will support both academic and commercial activity and the production of high-quality research.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and support to research staff. You will be involved in developing team objectives to enhance the performance and development of research. The post holder will ensure the effective running of studies in the absence of the line manager.

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified in the outline for this post making use of all resources available to them and utilizing any appropriate development frameworks.

Additionally, there will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the research studies which may involve working at different locations within the Northern Care Alliance.

Main duties of the job

• Support the team lead in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective research team.
• Develop an expertise in research skills, research delivery and methodology which is shared with clinical colleagues.
• Demonstrates expert communication skills throughout the research process to assess eligibility and provide on-going advice and information to participants with regard to their participation in research in order to facilitate effective informed consent
• Liaise with Principal Investigators and Sponsor companies ensuring effective and efficient use of research resources and ensure data is collected in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Ensure familiarity with risk issues pertaining to confidentiality of participant and research related documentation.
• Ensure clear accurate records to support and record all research activity including design and/or use of databases as required.
• Contribute to clinical and research governance processes including adverse event/incident reporting collaborating with any investigations and management of these.
• Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk