Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced dedicated Senior Clinical Research Nurse to join the Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Previous research experience and supporting junior staff is essential. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology, or midwifery would be of advantage.

The role is based at Wexham Park but will involve some cross‑site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including Heatherwood and King Edward VII.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Identify new studies for R&I portfolio and be a key player in the feasibility process of new studies in the specialties assigned.
• Contribute to the set up and management of studies.
• Coordinate and conduct commercial and non‑commercial studies in accordance with ICH‑GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
• Ensure that the approved study protocols are followed at all times and conduct studies according to current legislation, ICH‑GCP and local SOPs.
• Be accountable for the documentation of study data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Creates and maintains investigator site files.
• Ensure the study participant is managed according to the schedule of events set out in the protocol.
• Identify suitable participants for studies by attending clinics, screening notes and relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate the study activities.
• Educate and support other members of staff, particularly new staff during their induction within the department.
• Provide cover for other team members across FHFT, as required.
• Participate in developing a shared version of the service and work with the multidisciplinary team, partner organisations and external agencies to achieve this.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We know how important it is to have a healthy work‑life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Essential criteria

• NMC First level registration

Desirable criteria

• ICH‑GCP recognised training within the last year

Essential criteria

• Experience in delivering clinical research
• Effective management of clinical study portfolios including costing of studies
• Experience of mentoring or supervising staff

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to service development

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure using own initiative and prioritise workload
• Commitment to meet the departmental objectives within the wider context of the NIHR
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Teams and One Drive

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of electronic data capture platforms
• EDGE Reporting

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel across FHFT main sites and satellite sites.
• Commitment to achieving the research and innovation objectives within the Trust and wider systems

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the…