Research Nurse - ED Department

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our team as Clinical Research Nurses.

• Assisting with the assessment and management of care pathways for research participants
• Supporting the informed consent process in line with study protocols
• Providing guidance and support to research participants and responding to queries
• Managing study‑related data and contributing to the day‑to‑day running of research studies
• Promoting research activity within the department and fostering collaborative working across teams
• Developing a personal research portfolio through training, courses, and practical experience

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and/or Royal College of Nursing (RGN)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and flexibly
• A proactive approach to patient recruitment and meeting study targets
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment

• 1st level degree or progressing towards one
• Research qualifications and demonstrable experience of patient education and counselling
• Clinical experience with venepuncture and IV cannulation
• Supervision of student nurses
• Previous experience of coordinating clinical research studies
• Experience of liaising with staff at all levels in healthcare
• Previous experience within a research speciality
• Appraisal and interviewing skills, knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
• Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
• Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
• 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 work in a highly demanding environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload while communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in handling and managing computerised data
• Capability to evaluate and assist in developing new protocols
• Analytical and interpretative data skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
• Flexible approach to working hours

Note:

We are unable to offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for this role.