Job summary
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live UK NMC registration as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Have you considered applying your research skills and knowledge in practice?
Our research team is welcoming to a Registered Nurse/Practitioner to join the research projects spanning across the Emergency Medicine and Surgical Divisions. These divisions cover a range of specialities and therefore applicants are welcome from a broad range of specialities within these divisions. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital with cross-site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
Your research skills and knowledge acquired through proven continuous personal and professional development will add great value to our research team formed of Nurses, Practitioners, Clinical Trials assistants, R&D Office staff, local clinicians, and relevant research networks aiming to develop and deliver high quality research activity across the Trust services.
As a Research Nurse/Practitioner, you will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients, organise patient visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to good clinical practice.
You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
Applicants from all specialties are welcome. If you are passionate about innovation and change, join us at North West Anglia NHS Trust!
Main duties of the job
You will be working effectively within our clinical research team across the Trust supporting the staff, manage caseload of patients.
You will maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. You will provide research information to patients and their relatives, and act as a resource and support to them, explaining practical aspects of clinical research.
Patients' consent in research is very important. Therefore, you facilitate the informed consent process, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that the patient and relatives fully understand the nature of the research.
A main responsibility of your role will be ensuring that the study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, to ensure safety of study participants safety to enter the study.
As part of your research duties, you will monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and ensure changes to treatment as required by the research protocol. You will arrange collection of blood and any other research samples required as part of the clinical research, and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens in conjunction with local clinical and nursing teams, phlebotomy and laboratory staff.
We are strongly encouraging you to contact Susan O'Sullivan, Senior Research Nurse on 01733 676981 or email s.osullivan1@nhs.net for an informal chat about the role or to arrange a visit to learn more about what the role would involve.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients and will have responsibility for organising patient visits, collection and processing of patient samples, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH -GCP).
You will have experience working in either the Surgical or EMED divisions and ideally be familiar with their systems. Clinical research experience within the NHS is desirable but full training and mentoring will be provided.
The post holder will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients and will have responsibility for organising patient visits, collection and processing of patient samples, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH -GCP).
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients and will have responsibility for organising patient visits, collection and processing of patient samples, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH -GCP).
You will have experience working in either the Surgical or EMED divisions and ideally be familiar with their systems. Clinical research experience within the NHS is desirable but full training and mentoring will be provided.
The post holder will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients and will have responsibility for organising patient visits, collection and processing of patient samples, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH -GCP).
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with appropriate professional body
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and a clear vision of their academic pathway
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Research Networks (CRN): UKCRN & East of England CRN
- Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration clinical and / or Research experience
- Explaining complex concepts to patients
- Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
- Continuing professional and academic development evidenced by portfolio
Desirable
- First-hand experience of initiating and conducting research projects
- Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Collaborating with other agencies
- Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical research
Key Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated extensive clinical skills in a range of disciplines
- Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Organisational ability
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Meticulous and accurate in data collection skills
- Effective communications skills with patients and families
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with appropriate professional body
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and a clear vision of their academic pathway
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Research Networks (CRN): UKCRN & East of England CRN
- Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration clinical and / or Research experience
- Explaining complex concepts to patients
- Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
- Continuing professional and academic development evidenced by portfolio
Desirable
- First-hand experience of initiating and conducting research projects
- Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Collaborating with other agencies
- Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical research
Key Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated extensive clinical skills in a range of disciplines
- Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Organisational ability
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Meticulous and accurate in data collection skills
- Effective communications skills with patients and families
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
