Clinical Research Nurse - Band 5 or Newly Registered (2022 / 2023)

Are you a band 5 or recently registered Nurse considering a career outside of the NHS? Perhaps you will register in 2023 and are interested in a career within clinical research? Labcorp Drug Development (previously Covance) is the world’s most comprehensive drug development company, dedicated to improving health and improving lives. This is an exciting time to develop your career within clinical research as we have just moved to a brand new state-of-the-art Leeds Clinical Research Unit.

Labcorp Drug Development provides in-depth training, development and mentoring opportunities to help you reach the next level of your career and discover your extraordinary potential. This is your chance to become part of a successful, engaged and fun team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner.

As a Research Nurse, you will be responsible for study unit activities in the conduct of clinical trials with an emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants, whilst allowing you to continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge. This is a full-time and permanent opportunity, working hours are 37 hours per week, five days over seven. You will be required to work a mix of shifts, including weekend, twilight and night shifts.

Your main responsibilities will include but not be restricted to:

• Ensure that the dignity, health, safety and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times.
• Perform study related activities such as cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture.
• Take responsibility for quality control of study data.
• Administer investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
• Utilise skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials.
• Utilise nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events.
• Document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed.
• Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures.
• Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures.
• Collect and process biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Record data obtained in a timely, error free manner according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain an understanding of current regulatory requirements.
• Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Maintain skills to perform all study tasks, as required.
• Maintain constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.

Registered Nurse with the NMC. BLS Certified. ILS certification to be gained in role.

Recent nursing experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

We offer a competitive salary (higher starting salary vs NHS Band 5) and benefits package. Our benefits include:

• Free on-site staff car parking.
• NMC annual subscription.
• Full uniform.
• Enhanced shift allowances when working twilight, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts.
• Life Support Training provided: BLS, ILS and ALS.

Get ready to redefine what’s possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Labcorp Drug Development. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples’ lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energised purpose, you’ll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalised development planning.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We encourage all to apply.