Job summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking forsomeone who is self-motivated, flexible and able to adapt to hanging demands, able to organizes their own workload and priorities work, able to remain calm and professional under pressure and able to respect confidentiality guidelines.
The primary role of the research nurse, within the Research Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is to support a portfolio of mental health and dementia clinical trials. You will be responsible for assessing and monitoring research participants, liaising with study partners, recruitment of trial participants, collecting and processing biological samples and participant data as per the trial protocol.
It is essential that the post holder has experience in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous).
Main duties of the job
- Deliver safe, high-quality clinical care to research participants within clinical trials.
- Support the identification, recruitment, and monitoring of participants in line with study protocols.
- Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administer clinical trial interventions and perform clinical assessments competently.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while managing a defined caseload.
- Maintain effective communication with participants, clinical teams, and research stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development, delivery, and governance of clinical research within the service.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education and adherence to training requirements.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trusts to work for? This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collect and process laboratory samples (e.g. blood and urine), including use of centrifuge equipment.
- Assess and monitor participants, including recording vital signs, ECGs, and adverse events.
- Safely administer clinical trial medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
- Conduct study visits across multiple settings, including clinical sites and community locations.
- Work autonomously to manage a caseload of research participants within a multidisciplinary team.
- Assess eligibility and monitor participants throughout their involvement in clinical trials.
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the clinical research environment.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical and research practices to enhance participant care.
- Identify, approach, and screen potential research participants.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and participants fully understand study involvement.
- Conduct study visits and procedures in accordance with study protocols.
- Accurately collect, record, and manage study data within required timelines.
- Record, escalate, and report adverse events in line with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to ICH-GCP, research governance frameworks, and UK Clinical Trial Regulations.
- Support the setup, coordination, and management of clinical trials and trial documentation.
- Maintain clear, professional, and sensitive communication with participants, carers, and staff.
- Liaise with Principal Investigators, sponsors, and R&D teams to ensure smooth study delivery.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research participation within the Trust.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and external organisations.
- Work closely within the research team to ensure coordinated and efficient practice.
- Take responsibility for maintaining and developing clinical and research knowledge and skills.
- Complete all mandatory training and comply with professional and regulatory standards.
- Support and supervise colleagues in clinical procedures where appropriate.
- Educate participants and carers on research processes and study requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collect and process laboratory samples (e.g. blood and urine), including use of centrifuge equipment.
- Assess and monitor participants, including recording vital signs, ECGs, and adverse events.
- Safely administer clinical trial medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
- Conduct study visits across multiple settings, including clinical sites and community locations.
- Work autonomously to manage a caseload of research participants within a multidisciplinary team.
- Assess eligibility and monitor participants throughout their involvement in clinical trials.
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the clinical research environment.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical and research practices to enhance participant care.
- Identify, approach, and screen potential research participants.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and participants fully understand study involvement.
- Conduct study visits and procedures in accordance with study protocols.
- Accurately collect, record, and manage study data within required timelines.
- Record, escalate, and report adverse events in line with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to ICH-GCP, research governance frameworks, and UK Clinical Trial Regulations.
- Support the setup, coordination, and management of clinical trials and trial documentation.
- Maintain clear, professional, and sensitive communication with participants, carers, and staff.
- Liaise with Principal Investigators, sponsors, and R&D teams to ensure smooth study delivery.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research participation within the Trust.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and external organisations.
- Work closely within the research team to ensure coordinated and efficient practice.
- Take responsibility for maintaining and developing clinical and research knowledge and skills.
- Complete all mandatory training and comply with professional and regulatory standards.
- Support and supervise colleagues in clinical procedures where appropriate.
- Educate participants and carers on research processes and study requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
- 2 years post qualification nursing experience
- Competent and signed off in medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous)
- Competent and trained in phlebotomy and cannulation
- Holds a valid full UK driving license
Desirable
- Post qualification NHS experience
- Experience working in a clinical trial as a Research Nurse
- Experience working with mental health and dementia patients
- ICH-GCP training certificate or prepared to work towards achieving this
- Access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
- 2 years post qualification nursing experience
- Competent and signed off in medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous)
- Competent and trained in phlebotomy and cannulation
- Holds a valid full UK driving license
Desirable
- Post qualification NHS experience
- Experience working in a clinical trial as a Research Nurse
- Experience working with mental health and dementia patients
- ICH-GCP training certificate or prepared to work towards achieving this
- Access to own vehicle
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).
