Research Nurse​/Practitioner

We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our nationally recognised research department.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of studies, including vaccine trials, primary care, diabetes, endocrinology, dermatology, immunology, infection, and Genitourinary Medicine (GUM). You will support the delivery of research that improves patient outcomes and advances clinical practice.

This post is 0.8 WTE (30 hours per week) over four days. The non-working day is negotiable, with flexibility required to meet service needs.

The University Hospitals Plymouth Research & Development department is based at Plymouth Science Park across two buildings. Potential candidates need to be aware that there are distances they will need to be able to cover between the buildings and the different research clinics based in the main hospital site.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.

You will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Have an understanding of the clinical research team work‑plan and contribute to its achievement.
• Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
• Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
• Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.

For further information please see attached job description.

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC.
• Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent).

• Pertinent clinical skills.
• Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice.
• Demonstrable experience with dealing with confidential patient information.
• Proven ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT.
• Broad and recent clinical demonstrable experience relevant to the post.
• Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
• Proven record of meeting targets.
• Demonstrable experience of clinical research within the NHS or commercial setting.
• Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata