Job summary
As part of the NHS 10-year health plan, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced plans to establish 20 Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs), giving patients access to pioneering clinical trials and treatments in record time.
The Liverpool CRDC, funded by a government private investment initiative, will support the rapid set-up of commercial studies, meaning patients can begin accessing treatments and undergoing trials as early as possible.
Alongside UHLG, the centre will bring together Cheshire and Mersey organisations including primary and social care; voluntary organisations and 10 secondary care organisations from the region, including:
o Liverpool Women's Hospital (part of UHLG)o Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalo Clatterbridge Cancer Centreo The Walton Centre Foundation Trusto Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trusto Alder Hey Children`s Hospitalo Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trusto The Countess of Chester Hospitalo Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trusto Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
With the introduction of the CRDCs, the government's aim is to shift from treatment to prevention and this investment will support research into preventative vaccines and medicines, ultimately helping people live healthier lives for longer.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Research Nurse will lead their research team and inspire and motive their team to deliver high quality research and care though leadership and team building.
The role will involve working towards targets, managing the team and working under pressure whilst still delivering leadership and mentorship for their team on an extensive portfolio of studies.
The candidate must have the relevant experience and extensive research experience and can demonstrate excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant must be enthusiastic with the ability to work independently and flexibily, to prioritise their own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the research and multidisciplinary team with the ability to meet tight deadlines to work to recruit patients in line with targets..
The research nurse must have the ability to work independently, to prioritise their own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the research team with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Melanie Harrison, Research Matron for Medicinemelanie.harrison@liverpoolft.nhs.uk and/or Helen Frankland, Research Matron for Surgery helen.frankland@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant must be enthusiastic with the ability to work independently and flexibily, to prioritise their own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the research and multidisciplinary team with the ability to meet tight deadlines to work to recruit patients in line with targets..
The research nurse must have the ability to work independently, to prioritise their own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the research team with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Melanie Harrison, Research Matron for Medicinemelanie.harrison@liverpoolft.nhs.uk and/or Helen Frankland, Research Matron for Surgery helen.frankland@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- University Degree in Health Care related field or equivalent
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing or Research
Desirable
- Clinical Examination Course
- Certificate in Clinical Research
Experience
Essential
- Significant additional experience in relevant area
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Clinical experience / qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the Health Service, Universities and Industry
Desirable
- Experience of leading the development of research projects (protocols and study documentation) and negotiating research funding
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
- Supervision of staff/teams & Appraisal & interviewing skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Understanding of the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subjec
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- University Degree in Health Care related field or equivalent
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing or Research
Desirable
- Clinical Examination Course
- Certificate in Clinical Research
Experience
Essential
- Significant additional experience in relevant area
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Clinical experience / qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation and interpretation of investigations
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the Health Service, Universities and Industry
Desirable
- Experience of leading the development of research projects (protocols and study documentation) and negotiating research funding
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
- Supervision of staff/teams & Appraisal & interviewing skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Understanding of the relevance of research to health care delivery and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific research subjec
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
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).
