Clinical Research Nurse/ Clinical Research Practitioner

Facilitate recruitment and delivery of NIHR portfolio

studies across all sites of County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.

Increase recruitment of NIHR portfolio research by working

in clinical settings and with clinical colleagues within CDDFT.

To manage a range of portfolio studies overseeing timely set

up, recruitment and close down of studies.

To provide holistic care to all research participants

throughout the duration of them taking part in research studies.

To maintain effective and professional links with care

groups via informal ways and attend regular governance meetings

Engage with trial teams to ensure all research activity is

conducted in a timely manner and in accordance with protocol

Identify any barriers to research within CDDFT

and work with care groups and support departments to facilitate smooth running

of studies.

The post holder will possess a variety of knowledge and

skills that will be transferable to working as a Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical

Research Practitioner.

The post holder is expected to work in a proactive,

organised manner to co-ordinate a range of portfolio studies: to meet targets

and troubleshoot any issues with recruitment or engagement. They will ensure

all studies are conducted in accordance with the research protocol and always

work within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research.

We are looking for a team player who can also work

independently, can cope under pressure, and has a flexible approach to their

work.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate they

have a passion for clinical research and providing the opportunity for patients

and staff within CDDFT to be aware of research activity and how to take part in

research.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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