Job summary
The NIHR Royal Surrey Clinical Research Facility has created an exciting, opportunity for a band 5 research nurse.
With a specific focus on early phase research, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in research, trial protocols and research methodologies alongside your expert clinical skills.
*Full-time post (1.0 WTE) funded until March 2029**Full-time post (0.8 WTE) funded until March 2029*
Interview dates 25th & 26th September
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be working within our purpose built NIHR Royal Surrey Clinical Research Facility and across the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be involved in the planning, set-up and delivery of a broad portfolio of research, providing excellent care for patients as well as collecting and reporting on data to the highest standards as expected for clinical research.
Our facility houses an experienced and highly motivated multi-disciplinary team, focused on delivering inpatient and outpatient trials. Every day you will collaborate closely to support, develop and deliver research projects.
The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations (e.g. ICH GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations).
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
The role of the research nurse will be to support the planning, set up and delivery of research within the NIHR Royal Surrey CRF (a partnership between The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust (RSFT) and the University of Surrey (UoS)). The role will involve planning visits, screening and monitoring patients during studies, assisting with clinical investigations and managing the collection and documentation of accurate data. The research nurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for patients involved in clinical trials.
To assist the NIHR Royal Surrey CRF team in the provision of high quality, research based, care that is patient focused. To support the team leader in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team
For further details / informal visits contact Cheryl Marriott, Appointing Manager / Research Matron, e-mail cherylmarriott@nhs.net
If you would like to know more about this position to progress your career in Research then please contact James Woolley on 01483 689777 or submit an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
The role of the research nurse will be to support the planning, set up and delivery of research within the NIHR Royal Surrey CRF (a partnership between The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust (RSFT) and the University of Surrey (UoS)). The role will involve planning visits, screening and monitoring patients during studies, assisting with clinical investigations and managing the collection and documentation of accurate data. The research nurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for patients involved in clinical trials.
To assist the NIHR Royal Surrey CRF team in the provision of high quality, research based, care that is patient focused. To support the team leader in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team
For further details / informal visits contact Cheryl Marriott, Appointing Manager / Research Matron, e-mail cherylmarriott@nhs.net
If you would like to know more about this position to progress your career in Research then please contact James Woolley on 01483 689777 or submit an application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level One Registration
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Relevant post registration qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a staff nurse or above working in clinical environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies
- Management of resources
Desirable
- Must have an understanding of national and international research regulations
- Clinical trials experience
- Personal and leadership management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level One Registration
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Relevant post registration qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a staff nurse or above working in clinical environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies
- Management of resources
Desirable
- Must have an understanding of national and international research regulations
- Clinical trials experience
- Personal and leadership management experience
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).
