Job Description

Would you like to join our established and dynamic research team?



We are looking for a Research Nurse with Clinical Research experience in the NHS. We have a varied portfolio of clinical research studies, which continues to expand as our involvement with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), South East RRDN continues to grow. To ensure the continuity of this growth we require an experienced Cardiology and General Medicine Research Nurse.



We are looking for a highly motivated team player who is interested in supporting research delivery.



If you would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact Liz Cruddas 0193 272 3534 or email Elizabeth.Cruddas1@nhs.net



This post will require you to work autonomously. You will spend your time as an essential part of the research team. You will be expected to provide, support and encouragement for both staff and patients involved in clinical trials. The main responsibilities will be the recruitment of patients into cardiac and general medicine portfolio studies including both observational, pharmaceutical and interventional clinical trials.



The post is principally based at St Peter's Hospital, but availability to work across site as required, is essential.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



Co-ordinating and setting up in-patient and outpatient clinical research studies:



Assist with the submissions of studies to the required review bodies. Responding to correspondence to obtain approval, and reporting all changes and unanticipated problems involving patient care

Assembling, completing and maintaining the required regulatory documentation

Ensure that the study is conducted adhering to the International Conference for Harmonisation (ICH) and Good Clinical Practise (GCP) guidelines, UK Clinical Trials Regulations and in accordance with its protocol

Attend Investigator meetings and set up meetings

Identify and screen for potential research participants

Be able to advise and support patients and their families when considering participation in a study

Teach, advise and support medical and nursing staff about the studies so that they can identify, recruit, administer study drugs and care for study patients according to the specific protocol requirements

Ensure availability of clear and easy to follow study guidelines, so that staff workload is kept to a minimum



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