Clinical Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Research Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team based at Hereford County Hospital.

The successful candidate will coordinate and manage both academic and commercial clinical trials, working collaboratively with the clinical research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, accurate data collection, high quality care and strict adherence to study protocols.

We are very keen to meet interested applicants and would be happy to facilitate informal visits or answer any enquires.

Work pattern:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, although some flexibility may be required.

The post-holder will be responsible for the coordination and management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, supporting participants throughout the research pathway in accordance with study protocols and relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities will include patient screening and recruitment, accurate data collection and the support and monitoring of participants. The post holder will ensure that trials are set-up and managed in line with regulatory, sponsor and local research requirements.

The role involves liaising with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research is undertaken with patient safety and welfare as a key priority, and that all trials are delivered efficiently, with adherence to agreed timelines and targets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working with a broad range of individuals, including patients and researchers.

The post holder will work with a high level of autonomy, have a sound understanding of clinical trial activity and Good Clinical Practice, and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Other responsibilities include raising the profile of clinical research across the Trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance at local, regional and national meetings.

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values
-Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.

• NMC Registration
• ICH-GCP Trained
• Post graduate qualification in research or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Advanced communication training or willingness to undertake
• Teaching/assessing qualification such as ENB 998

• Highly motivated with the ability to work both as part of a team and also on an individual basis
• In depth Knowledge of the…