Clinical Research Nurse / Allied Health Professional

The Research Delivery Team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is excited to invite applications for a AFC Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse/Allied Health Professional, working alongside the existing Research Delivery Team of research nurses, practitioner and clinical trial administrators to deliver research in all disease specialities and research opportunities to all patients across Wigan and surrounding areas. We work closely with Trust clinicians, universities, NHS and industry partners and the NIHR North West Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) to deliver a portfolio of studies including studies led and sponsored by WWL. We are a successful and growing team delivering good quality research in adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and to relevant laws and clinical trials regulations. This role will join an enthusiastic and successful clinical Research Delivery Team, working flexibly across the sites with a base, including our Clinical Research Hub in the community of Ashton-in-Makerfield. This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates and in line with the current NIHR NW RRDN funding arrangements and such contracts are renewed on a rolling basis in line with confirmation of annual funding.Main duties of the job WWL research teams work across the Trust as part of a national campaign to improve the quality and delivery of research in the NHS. There is a national commitment to make research accessible to every patient in the country. The main purpose of the role is to;

• deliver and promote high quality research, supporting lead clinicians and encourage participation by staff, patients, and their families in research studies.
• liaise and develop strong links with the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network.
• liaise with Sponsors and external agencies (Pharmaceutical Companies, Universities, NHS Trusts).
• facilitate the successful conduct of all studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant laws of England, incorporating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies.
• manage, run and recruit to interventional, observational, commercial and non-commercial research studies in all diseases specialities.
Set up new trials and manage ongoing existing studies. The post holder would work both autonomously and with other research nurses, practitioners and clinical trials administrators within the team.

Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.