Clinical Research Nurse in Halifax

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established and experienced clinical research team. We are looking for a patient focused, motivated, passionate nurse with an interest in clinical research and good project management skills. The successful candidate will gain experience and develop research delivery skills. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across different clinical areas and specialities at both our hospital sites.

The successful candidate will support senior research nurses and other clinicians to deliver clinical research and once trained and competent lead studies independently with Principal Investigator oversight. The role will involve working flexibly within the team yet have the ability and confidence to work independently when needed. A comprehensive induction and training program will be provided, as well as ongoing mentorship support and buddy system. Previous research nursing experience is not required. We would encourage nurses with experience from a range of clinical backgrounds to apply.

Main duties of the job:

• Manage a broad clinical workload and assist with recruitment of patients into research studies and their ongoing follow up across a range of clinical specialties.
• Identify potential patients for trial entry, assist in the informed consent process and co-ordinate screening tests and appointments throughout the trial.
• Manage a caseload of patients, collecting accurate data, arranging tests, examinations and appointments according to specific research project protocols and local processes across a range of specialty areas.
• Be visible in clinical areas working effectively both independently and as part of a team to offer clinical research options to patients and oversee their care and participation in research trials.

Qualifications / Training:

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Responsibility to plan own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and professional revalidation.
• Working towards appropriate degree.
• Teaching/Mentoring Certificate skills or willing to work towards.
• Attended research training courses.

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise:

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment.
• Interest in clinical research.
• Experience of teaching, supervising and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Confidentiality.
• Experience of taking charge of clinical shifts either as a nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills.
• Evidence of good management and organisational skills.
• Able to undertake pertinent clinical skills e.g. venepuncture.
• Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice.
• Research and audit experience.
• Understanding of research networks and clinical trials processes.

Communication and Relationships:

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative.
• Accurate & meticulous attention to detail.
• Team player with personal insight of ability and limitations.
• Self-motivated & willingness to gain & develop professional knowledge.
• Develop/maintain positive working relationships.
• Able to rapidly absorb and respond to complex information.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.