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Research Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
287-CEF-252-24
Employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

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Research Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a research nurse to work at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

LUHFT has a proven track record in successfully recruiting into NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. They conduct a variety of projects, including observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials as well as mixed methods and qualitative research. 

Main duties of the job

The Research Nurse must be a strong advocate for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants.     

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.  

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The research nurse will be responsible for the day to day running of research studies including screening of potential patients, recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols, assisting in the informed consent process and management of all the study related data. 

All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Med

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Current NMC registration
  • Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research
Desirable criteria
  • 1 st level degree or studying towards
  • Research Qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
  • Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
  • Supervision of student nurses
  • Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
  • Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in Healthcare
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience within the research speciality
  • Appraisal and interviewing skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
  • Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
  • Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office / EDCL)
  • Skills in administration and project management
  • Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Skills in handling and management of computerised data
  • Skills required to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
  • Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data

Other

Essential criteria
  • Possession of tact and sensitivity to the needs of both patients and colleagues, including a commitment to confidentiality
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
  • Flexible approach to working hours

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Fair Employment Charter Status - Aspiring LevelNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedStep into health

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Burston & Tanya Ingram
Job title
Senior Research Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 529 3105
Additional information

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