Job summary
We seek to appoint a full time Band 6 research nurse to join the experienced team working in our long established Clinical Eye Research Centre within St Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The successful post holder will be engaged in a range of clinical research activities (both commercial and academic) including multi-centre trials and will have responsibility for documenting and co-ordinating specific trials. Previous experience, in ophthalmology and research would be an advantage. Training for specific research trials will be provided as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder maintain appropriate documentation and co-ordinate clinical trials. This will involve understanding inclusion and exclusion criteria, selecting appropriate subjects, providing information, recording consent, performing clinical task to study protocol, capturing data, and completing administrative tasks as required.
Please see Job Description for further information.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder maintain appropriate documentation and co-ordinate clinical trials. This will involve understanding inclusion and exclusion criteria, selecting appropriate subjects, providing information, recording consent, performing clinical task to study protocol, capturing data, and completing administrative tasks as required.
Please see Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder maintain appropriate documentation and co-ordinate clinical trials. This will involve understanding inclusion and exclusion criteria, selecting appropriate subjects, providing information, recording consent, performing clinical task to study protocol, capturing data, and completing administrative tasks as required.
Please see Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Current NMC registration
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
Desirable
- 1 st level degree or studying towards
- Research Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Supervision of student nurses
- Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Healthcare
Desirable
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Appraisal and interviewing skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office / EDCL)
- Skills in administration and project management
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
- Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Other
Essential
- Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
- Flexible approach to working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Current NMC registration
- Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
Desirable
- 1 st level degree or studying towards
- Research Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Supervision of student nurses
- Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Healthcare
Desirable
- Previous experience within the research speciality
- Appraisal and interviewing skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office / EDCL)
- Skills in administration and project management
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
- Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Other
Essential
- Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
- Flexible approach to working hours
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).
