Clinical Research Nurse

This Clinical Research Nurse post sits within the research team at Hereford County Hospital, part of Wye Valley NHS Trust. The post-holder coordinates academic and commercial clinical trials, covering patient screening, recruitment, data collection and participant monitoring to protocol. The role is largely autonomous, works Monday to Friday with some flexibility, and includes promoting research across the Trust. NMC registration and Good Clinical Practice training are needed to apply.

• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials in line with protocols and relevant legislation
• Screen and recruit patients into studies
• Support and monitor participants throughout the research pathway
• Collect data accurately
• Set up and manage trials in line with regulatory, sponsor and local research requirements
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team so patient safety and welfare come first
• Deliver trials efficiently to agreed timelines and targets
• Complete trial documentation accurately and on time
• Work with a high level of autonomy
• Raise the profile of clinical research across the Trust, including promotional events and local, regional and national meetings

• ICH-GCP training
• Postgraduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake it

• NMC registration

• Clinical research experience at band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of teaching within clinical areas

• Knowledge of research governance, clinical trials regulations and clinical and research terminology
• Excellent verbal communication, presenting complex information to suit the audience
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Phlebotomy competency or willingness to train
• Planning, organisation, analytical and judgement skills, meeting deadlines

• Reliable team player who works well alone and under pressure, and builds working relationships at all levels
• Flexible and adaptable to the differing demands of research studies
• Ability to travel as the post requires
• Ability to meet moving and handling requirements with reasonable adjustments

• Teaching or assessing qualification such as ENB 998
• Experience of implementing change

• Good work-life balance
• Support to help staff achieve their full potential