Research Nurse​/Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 to join the AI (Artificial Intelligence) team. We are a small team of experienced and dedicated professionals who collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-quality research trials that help shape the future care of our patients. The Research & Development Department supports a large and expanding portfolio of studies across multiple specialties.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment and are committed to career development, providing a range of training opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator to this Band 5 position. The successful candidate will have experience in delivery of research trials and will thrive on the challenge of delivering high-quality research.

The post will be based at the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.., As a member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for assisting with study setup activity, coordination and delivery of commercial and non-commercial trials. Your duties include, recruiting and consenting suitable patients, coordinating data collection, arranging and conducting assessments and follow up appointments, which are specified by the protocol.

Liaison, collaboration and effective communication with the wider MDT will be an important part of the role. Assisting the AI research team to ensure the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards. You will manage routine studies with support from senior colleagues from setup to archiving. The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials including observational studies.,

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

• Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification; and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR diploma level qualification or above.
• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council or other regulatory body as applicable and/or NIHR CRP accreditation., Experience in clinical research, clinical audit or experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
• The ability to mentor and educate junior staff.
• An understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures including Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), particularly those related to vulnerable patients.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a willingness to participate in further training and education.
• Competent IT skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use., As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality,…