Clinical Research Nurse

The post-holder will be responsible for the coordination and management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, supporting participants throughout the research pathway in accordance with study protocols and relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities will include patient screening and recruitment, accurate data collection and the support and monitoring of participants. The post holder will ensure that trials are set-up and managed in line with regulatory, sponsor and local research requirements.

The role involves liaising with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research is undertaken with patient safety and welfare as a key priority, and that all trials are delivered efficiently, with adherence to agreed timelines and targets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working with a broad range of individuals, including patients and researchers.

The post holder will work with a high level of autonomy, have a sound understanding of clinical trial activity and Good Clinical Practice, and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Other responsibilities include raising the profile of clinical research across the Trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance at local, regional and national meetings.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Education & Qualifications

Desirable: - Teaching/assessing qualification such as ENB 998

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Experience

Essential: - Experience in Clinical Research at band 5 or equivalent; - Experience of teaching within clinical areas

Desirable: - Experience of implementing change

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Reliable; - Genuine interest in working in this area; - Willingness to learn new skills; - Ability to work well under pressure; - Team Player

Other Factors

Essential: - Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post; - Ability to meet the moving and handling requirements of the job with reasonable adjustments required