Clinical Research Nurse

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Main area Research and Development Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Core Hours Monday - Friday) Job ref 811-JAN26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/:59

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research , we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

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Job overview We are looking for a full time Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to join our busy research team overseeing a portfolio of clinical research studies across multiple specialities within the Trust. These specialities include, but are not limited to neurology, critical care, orthopaedics and surgeries.

The role will predominately be based in the Clinical Research Facility within Sussex House Brighton.

You will coordinate and support a range of clinical trials, including local academic studies and international multi centre commercial clinical trials adhering to the principles of Good Clinical Practice in research.

Excellent communication, education and attention to detail to liaise with participants, clinicians, sponsor representatives and research colleagues.

This post is ideally suited to a Registered Nurse with a background in related specialties who wishes to develop and broaden their experience. Relevant training will be given.

If you are a Registered Nurse who is motivated and enthusiastic, able to work autonomously and as part of a team who has an interest in clinical research we would like to hear from you. Informal visits are recommended and encouraged.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role specific criteria.

Main duties of the job Has the knowledge and expertise to undertake the role of planning and co ordinating a portfolio of clinical research trials.

Responsible for the recruitment of research patients/participants, in conjunction with the Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator/ Research Team.

Assess patients, plan, implement and manage care.

Carry out specialist nursing procedures and treatments as directed by the research protocols.

Provide specialist advice to patients/participants and carers with regard to the clinical research and specialist areas.

Will be required to supervise other members of the nursing team and support staff.

To work flexibly.

Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Responsible and accountable for the timely coordination and delivery of complex participant centred clinical research trials, including the identification, recruitment and subsequent treatment, care and follow up of research participants.

Work on own initiative to undertake a wide range of duties relating to clinical research, backed up by professional skills and knowledge, including being able to respond in the event of clinical adverse events/reactions.

Be highly skilled and competent in the comprehensive assessment of patients using theoretical knowledge and a wide range of experience to assess needs and administer care and treatment in accordance with research protocols.

Co ordinate interventions which may include other disciplines, multidisciplinary team meetings, integrated teams within the hospital and in the community in relation to the research protocols and care pathways of participants.

Ensure all documentation and data are completed in a timely and accurate manner and that all information is stored and maintained appropriately.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications/ Skills

• First degree or equivalent experience, with significant post registration experience in one or more areas of the desired portfolio
• Mentorship Qualification e.g. Practice Supervisor Practice Assessor Preparation Programme, Mentorship Programme, ENB 998, Practice Teacher qualification or equivalent
• Good Clinical Practice certificate
• Research experience/interest
• ICH GCP Certificate
• Demonstrates training of others
• Caseload management

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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