Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 6 Research Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team at the Memory Assessment and Research Centre (MARC). This fulltime, two year fixed term role is based across Moorgreen Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital, supporting the delivery of high quality clinical trials in preclinical, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia research.
The postholder will coordinate commercial and noncommercial drug studies and play a key role in the MARC dementia infusion trial team. Working alongside an experienced research workforce, you will contribute to all aspects of research delivery, participant care, and the safe administration and monitoring of investigational medicinal products.
This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is confident in cannulation and venepuncture, compassionate in their approach to people with cognitive impairment, and organised in managing the demands of a dynamic research environment. Research experience is desirable but not essential, and full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to be part of the MARC team and support in all aspects of study co-ordination including administering infusions. They will be working on the different clinical research trials for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and different types of dementia.
The Research Nurse will co-ordinate MARC study protocols including Phase 2 and 3 Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS). They would have extensive training and must work to the highest research governance standard (ICH, GCP).
The post holder will be involved in the safe conduct of research as part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Research will be conducted in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and for clinical trials in accordance with EU Clinical trials directives 2001/20/EC, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of trial participants are protected.
The post holder will be responsible for managing patient care and collecting data according to protocols within MARC for commercial and non-commercial trials.
They will support staff to use evidence effectively in practice. They will liaise with study teams and will act as an ambassador for the Trust. They will contribute to a growing culture of active research and improvement across the Trust, and the translation of findings into effective practice and improved outcomes.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Honours degree or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualifications relevant to healthcare research
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Experience in administering medications via infusion
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare
- Training and Supervision Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Previous experience in working on Clinical Trials using Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP'S)
- Experience in dementia care
- Experience of recruiting and consenting participants
Additional Criteria
Essential
- 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
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
- Demonstrates digital literacy and confidence in using a range of software tools including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post
- Is able to work legally in the UK
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to travel across a range of sites in Southampton/ Portsmouth/Hampshire
- For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body
- Hold a valid full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Skills required to evaluate and assist in reviewing research protocols
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
- Skills in report writing
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a 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
- Knowledge of clinical audit methodologies, monitoring and action planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Honours degree or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Qualifications relevant to healthcare research
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
- Experience in administering medications via infusion
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare
- Training and Supervision Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
- Previous experience in working on Clinical Trials using Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP'S)
- Experience in dementia care
- Experience of recruiting and consenting participants
Additional Criteria
Essential
- 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
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
- Demonstrates digital literacy and confidence in using a range of software tools including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post
- Is able to work legally in the UK
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to travel across a range of sites in Southampton/ Portsmouth/Hampshire
- For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body
- Hold a valid full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Skills required to evaluate and assist in reviewing research protocols
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
- Skills in report writing
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a 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
- Knowledge of clinical audit methodologies, monitoring and action planning
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
