Job Description

Applications are invited for a staff nurse with a special interest in Research & Development (R&D), based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the access and medicine research team supporting our developing community research portfolio. As a team member you will be working on cutting edge research protocols aiming to delivery research opportunities to patients and forging forward medical treatments, procedures and technologies. In addition, there is recognition that to successfully recruit and retain nursing staff to research a flexible and varied approach to job planning is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in the team that encourages Research & Development and Innovation whilst maintaining skills and developing services that deliver excellent patient care



Ideally we are looking for a nurse with experience in any field of medicine and research, looking for a new challenge and the desire to expand their knowledge base and their career within the field of clinical research.



The post holder will be organised, have a flexible approach to work and be motivated to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional communication and organisational skills.

For more information please contact:

Louisa Zouita Research Team Leader on 01483 571122 ex 4515/3496 (Tues- Friday)



The role of the research nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) will be to support the set up and delivery of research. The role will involve screening patients and monitoring patients during studies, assisting with clinical investigations and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The research FFnurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for patients undergoing cancer treatments.



Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.



We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.



The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.



Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo



Please see the attached and Person Specification.



The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.



To assist the team leader in leading the team in the provision of high quality, research based, care that is patient focused. * To support the team leader in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team