Research Nurse / Practitioner - Peterborough

Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live UK NMC registration as we are unable to support OSCE at this time

• Have you considered applying your research skills and knowledge in practice? Our research team is welcoming to a Registered Nurse / Practitioner to join the research projects spanning across the divisions covering a range of specialities but focused on Surgery and FISS. Applicants are welcome from a broad range of specialities across the divisions. You will be based at Peterborough City hospital with cross-site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hospital as required., You will be working effectively within our clinical research team across the Trust supporting the staff, manage caseload of patients. You will maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. You will provide research information to patients and their relatives, and act as a resource and support to them, explaining practical aspects of clinical research. Patients' consent in research is very important. Therefore, you facilitate the informed consent process, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that the patient and relatives fully understand the nature of the research. A main responsibility of your role will be ensuring that the study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, to ensure safety of study participants safety to enter the study. As part of your research duties, you will monitor treatment toxicity / side effects and ensure changes to treatment as required by the research protocol. You will arrange collection of blood and any other research samples required as part of the clinical research, and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens in conjunction with local clinical and nursing teams, phlebotomy and laboratory staff., The post holder will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients and will have responsibility for organising patient visits, collection and processing of patient samples, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH -GCP).
  
  Your clinical skills and knowledge acquired through proven continuous personal and professional development will add great value to our research team formed of Nurses, Practitioners, Clinical Trials assistants, R&D Office staff, local clinicians, and relevant research networks aiming to develop and deliver high quality research activity across the Trust services. A minimum of 1 year post registration experience in clinical setting is required for this role As a Research Nurse / Practitioner, you will assist with participant identification and recruitment, obtaining informed consent from patients, organise patient visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to good clinical practice. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills., You will have experience of working within the Trust Divisions. Clinical research experience within the NHS is desirable but full training and mentoring will be provided., Essential
• Live registration with an appropriate professional body
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
• Knowledge of Research Delivery Network (RDN)
• Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications
• GCP Certification or working towards
Knowledge & Experience Essential
• Minimum of 1-year post-registration clinical experience
• Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues
• Explaining complex concepts to patients
• Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
Desirable
• Experience working within the Surgical or FISS specialities
• Collaborating with other agencies
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical research
• Experience of working in a research setting, particularly in managing clinical trials or participant recruitment
Key Skills Essential
• Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a caseload and manage time effectively.
• Effective communication skills with patients and families
• Strong communication skills, both written ad oral with the ability to explain complex concepts to patients and colleagues
• Effective multidisciplinary team working and a team player
• Demonstrated experience in managing data with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data collection skills
• Demonstrates commitment to the principles of clinical governance and clinical supervision
Desirable
• Demonstrates clinical skills in a range of disciplines
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Competent with database applications and data presentation
• Phlebotomy skills
  
  We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
  
  As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including :
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme :
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.