Research Nurse

This band 6 clinical research nurse post sits in rheumatology and MSK research, based primarily at Aintree University Hospital. The work centres on running studies day to day: screening and recruiting patients, taking informed consent, managing trial data and keeping activity ICH GCP compliant. The role combines research with hands‑on clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation and supervising student nurses, and may involve ward shifts.

An RGN qualification and current NMC registration are required.

• Manage the day-to-day running of research studies, including patient recruitment
• Assess patients for study eligibility and monitor them throughout participation
• Ensure all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and follows agreed protocols
• Give ongoing information to patients so that informed consent is effective
• Ensure research data is collected, managed and recorded accurately
• Carry out protocol procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, IV drugs and vital signs
• Report and record adverse events under Trust and departmental protocols
• Contribute to the planning, conduct and reporting of clinical trials
• Prepare submissions to research ethics committees and support protocol development
• Liaise with sponsor companies and multidisciplinary research teams
• Collect, process and ship biological specimens and follow up alert values
• Educate patients, and supervise and teach staff and student nurses

• RGN
• Attendance at recent short courses or study days on research

• Current NMC registration

• Patient education and counselling, such as lifestyle advice
• Clinical experience or qualification in venepuncture and IV cannulation
• Supervising student nurses
• Coordinating clinical research studies
• Liaising with staff at all levels in healthcare

• Knowledge of clinical research and trials, including ethical and quality standards and ICH GCP
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and EDC
• Administration and project management
• Good written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication

• Tact and sensitivity, with a commitment to confidentiality
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Working independently, prioritising workload and meeting tight deadlines

• 1st level degree or studying towards one
• Research qualifications
• Previous experience in the research speciality
• Appraisal and interviewing skills
• Knowledge of the health service, R&D, pharmaceutical industry partnerships and information sciences
• Skills in handling and managing computerised data
• Skills in evaluating and developing new protocols
• Skills in analysing and interpreting data