Research Nurse
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to join a busy, enthusiastic team providing a mixture of commercial and non-commercial research trials for metabolic medicine patients.
The team comprises, Research Nurses, , Research Assistants and Clinical Trial Administrators. Working in collaboration with Research Doctors, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The job, though demanding is rewarding being able to offer patients the opportunity to participate in novel drug therapies including early phase and gene therapy trials.
Please see the attached detailed job description and responsibilities.
Main duties of the job- Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and delivery of research studies, whether these are academic or commercial.
- Good communication skills, willing to liaise with many professionals for study set up, including members of the multi-disciplinary team and Sponsor representatives.
- Ensure GCP adherence and compliance at all times and be able to follow complex protocols and SOP's (Trust or Sponsor).
- Be meticulous in record keeping, records must be complete have attention to detail and be ready to be audited at any time.
- Good planning and organisational skills is crucial. The post holder must be able to have excellent team working skills and be able to plan their own workload too.
- The Post holder will be expected to deliver the highest standard of patient care. Monitoring patients for safety, adverse events in accordance with the research protocol and NMC code of conduct.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Blood sampling and processing skills
Desirable criteria- Blood sampling and processing skills
Research Experience
Desirable criteria- Research Experience Documented
Professional Qualification - RGN
Essential criteria- RGN.
Leadership
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate Leadership skills in application form.
Demonstrates Team working
Essential criteria- Experience of team working on application form.
Proficient IT skills
Essential criteria- IT skills documented on the application form.
GCP
Essential criteria- Has GCP certification or working towards this.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met).As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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