Job summary
Looking for flexible work in the NHS?
The Flexi-Bank is a collaborative staff bank hosted by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, offering greater choice, flexibility and access to a wider range of opportunities across both organisations.
Why join the Flexi-Bank?
Work flexibly - choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
Access more opportunities - pick up shifts across mental health, community and acute care settings
Get paid fairly and on time - competitive rates and fast access to earnings through Stream
Stay supported - benefit from training, development and guidance from our dedicated Temporary Staffing Team
Be part of something bigger - join a growing collaborative of NHS Trusts across Surrey
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.
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
ClinicalCollecting laboratory samples (such as blood and urine).Processing laboratory samples including safe handling and use of centrifuge equipment (training will be provided if required).Assessing and monitoring research participants including vital signs, ECGs and recording adverse events.Ensure the safe administration of clinical trial medication via various routes of administration (Including, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous).Conduct study visits at Two Bridges, at other healthcare facilities in the Trust and in the community.Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the clinical department.Stay up to date with nursing and research developments to improve participant care.Assess and screen people who use our services/volunteers for research trial eligibility and monitor their condition throughout their study participation.
ResearchIdentify and screen potential research participants.Ensure research participants are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trials.Ensure that study visits and study activities are conducted according to the study protocol.Ensure that study data is accurately collected, recorded in clinical report forms and appropriately stored in databases within the appropriate time guidelines.Record and report adverse events which occur whilst participants are under trials to the study.Inform the study coordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities of adverse events as per the study protocol.Adhere to the principles of the International Conference of Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), research governance standards and UK Clinical Trial RegulationsSupport the set up and management of a portfolio of trials and maintaining trial files.
CommunicationMaintain effective communication with clinical trial participants and study partners.Ensure that all communication with patients, carers, and staff is clear, respectful, and sensitive to individual needs and confidentiality.Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research and encourage referral service users in the Trust to research within SABP.Liaise with Principal Investigators, R&D departments, and sponsors to ensure coordinated delivery of study protocols.Establish and maintain good channels of communication with other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non-commercial and commercial sponsors.Establish and maintain good working relationships within the research team.
EducationBe responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical and research skills and professional awareness.Participate in all Trust-mandated training, ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements.Supervise colleagues in performing clinical tasks and procedures, ensuring safe and effective practice.Support the education of participants and carers regarding research protocols and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalCollecting laboratory samples (such as blood and urine).Processing laboratory samples including safe handling and use of centrifuge equipment (training will be provided if required).Assessing and monitoring research participants including vital signs, ECGs and recording adverse events.Ensure the safe administration of clinical trial medication via various routes of administration (Including, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous).Conduct study visits at Two Bridges, at other healthcare facilities in the Trust and in the community.Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the clinical department.Stay up to date with nursing and research developments to improve participant care.Assess and screen people who use our services/volunteers for research trial eligibility and monitor their condition throughout their study participation.
ResearchIdentify and screen potential research participants.Ensure research participants are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trials.Ensure that study visits and study activities are conducted according to the study protocol.Ensure that study data is accurately collected, recorded in clinical report forms and appropriately stored in databases within the appropriate time guidelines.Record and report adverse events which occur whilst participants are under trials to the study.Inform the study coordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities of adverse events as per the study protocol.Adhere to the principles of the International Conference of Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), research governance standards and UK Clinical Trial RegulationsSupport the set up and management of a portfolio of trials and maintaining trial files.
CommunicationMaintain effective communication with clinical trial participants and study partners.Ensure that all communication with patients, carers, and staff is clear, respectful, and sensitive to individual needs and confidentiality.Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research and encourage referral service users in the Trust to research within SABP.Liaise with Principal Investigators, R&D departments, and sponsors to ensure coordinated delivery of study protocols.Establish and maintain good channels of communication with other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non-commercial and commercial sponsors.Establish and maintain good working relationships within the research team.
EducationBe responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical and research skills and professional awareness.Participate in all Trust-mandated training, ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements.Supervise colleagues in performing clinical tasks and procedures, ensuring safe and effective practice.Support the education of participants and carers regarding research protocols and procedures.
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).
