Research Nurse

Job summary

Research Nurse - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Nurse to join the Research Team at Epsom & St Helier UniversityHospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research.The post holder will support a wide range of specialities across the Trust.The post holder will be based at St Helier Hospital (Clinical Trials Unit), but may also be required to support research activity elsewherein the Trust.A visit to the department would be recommended when applying for this post.You will join research nurses who are currently supporting NIHR portfolio of studies within several specialties, including renal,cardiology dermatology, and stroke.If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact:Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse) neringa.vilimiene@nhs.netMain duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Research Nurse to join our exciting Research team. This is a great opportunity forthe successful applicant to gain research experience in one of the recognised and respected hospitals in South London.You will join research nurses who are currently supporting NIHR portfolio of studies within several specialties, including renal, cardiologydermatology, and stroke.If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact:Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse) neringa.vilimiene@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Job SummaryThe post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an agreed clinical research portfolio at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.Responsibilities include: facilitating study set-up; identifying suitable patients through the process of MDT's/screening notes; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry.

The post holder will also 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 patients advocate.

The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinicalspecialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.