Research Nurse Band 5 / 6 Development Post

The successful candidate will support the Surgery and Cancer Research Team Lead and local Principal Investigators to conduct a varied portfolio of research projects.

Once competencies are reached your Key tasks will be to conduct clinical trials according to protocol, to obtain informed consent for research trials, and ensuring that the objectives of the research team are met in accordance with ICH-GCP standards.

You will work collaboratively with local R&D members to assess capacity and capability for research studies as well as working with other members of the research teams to inform potential participants of appropriate projects.

The duties will also include reporting to Regional Research Delivery Network North West (RRDN NW) and supporting study recruitments managed by the Network. Training will be provided for a successful candidate new to research/ Surgery/Cancer however all candidates are required to familiarise themselves with ICH-GCP standards.

You will be conversant with UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care and ICH - GCP.

This post offers an ideal opportunity for motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals who wish to develop their careers in this area.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our Surgery and Cancer Research team in this Band 5/ 6 development post.

A nursing background in Surgery/Cancer or Research is essential. Successful candidates will assist in the delivery of high quality research across several specialities such as Breast, Prostate, Bowel cancers, and Surgical interventions

Continued training and education are essential within this role and we have a strong commitment to the growth and development of the individuals within the team.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.