Research Nurse

The Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIS) is a community based, multidisciplinary service for all people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This post will support embedding research into our service, and enriching and improving the clinical care that we provide., Manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues Contribute to wider project planning Gather, analyse, and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the research project Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone Support study delivery by undertaking research activities outlined in approved study documents; facilitate the informed consent process as per legislation and the Mental Capacity Act, and develop and maintain skills, experience and competence in research processes. Provide staff and participants with information about the purpose of studies, the resources required and be a point of contact for staff involved.

• Collect and maintain data and study documentation and ensure that all data collected, stored and used is done so in compliance with relevant statutory instruments, national and local guidelines and regulations
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Research Governance Framework, national and local practices and policies
• Provide written or verbal reports regarding progress of the research to the research team
• Support the management team in the event of inspection from a regulatory and/or monitoring authority
• Engage in multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews where appropriate
  
  We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.