Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join us in our Research Delivery Team. We cover a diverse range of studies including oncology, respiratory, diabetes, rheumatology, cardiology and surgical and welcome applicants from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.
Our studies range from observational studies through to phase 2 and 3 interventional clinical trials. We also helped to deliver cutting edge novel therapies and vaccines during the Covid pandemic.
The role will suit somebody who has some research experience and is interested in developing their knowledge further within the field of clinical trial delivery. This role is patient facing and will involve conducting research studies in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
This job is being offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, however, job-sharing or flexible working could be considered for the right applicant(s). We would also welcome applications for this post as a secondment, provided that your current line-manager has agreed to facilitate this.
On successful appointment, there is a tailored induction and training program.
The role is mainly based at RLI but some cross bay working will be expected.
Main duties of the job
- Coordination of suitable studies.
- Delivery of investigative medicines.
- Working closely with the team to deliver the wider portfolio of studies from study set-up to close out
- You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies whilst adhering to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data including collection and management of tissue and/or samples.
- Supporting a wide range of research clinics.
- Processing lab samples.
- Conducting assessments as per the study protocol.
- Collecting physical assessments.
- Supervising and supporting junior staff.
- Organisation and prioritising of workload
- Ability to work under pressure
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree in relevant speciality
- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Up to date GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working as a research nurse in the NHS or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of clinical trial set up from feasibility to archiving, including recruiting, co-ordinating and managing research and clinical trials across multiple specialties
- Experience of developing and working within multi-disciplinary teams and cross organisational working
Desirable
- Management and/or leadership experience
- Experience of implementing change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wide range of clinical skills relevant to your profession.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Excellent general NHS knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of reports and making presentations
- Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups
- Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others
- Ability to develop, and implement work programmes
- Confident and competent working with IT with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of research including: ? National policy framework ? Involving service users ? HRA approval mechanisms
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree in relevant speciality
- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Up to date GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working as a research nurse in the NHS or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of clinical trial set up from feasibility to archiving, including recruiting, co-ordinating and managing research and clinical trials across multiple specialties
- Experience of developing and working within multi-disciplinary teams and cross organisational working
Desirable
- Management and/or leadership experience
- Experience of implementing change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wide range of clinical skills relevant to your profession.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Excellent general NHS knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of reports and making presentations
- Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups
- Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others
- Ability to develop, and implement work programmes
- Confident and competent working with IT with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of research including: ? National policy framework ? Involving service users ? HRA approval mechanisms
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).
