Job Description

The primary role of the research nurse, within the Research Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust , is to support a portfolio of mental health and dementia clinical trials. You will be responsible for assessing and monitoring research participants, liaising with study partners, recruitment of trial participants, collecting and processing biological samples and participant data as per the trial protocol.



It is essential that the post holder has experience in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous).



We are committed to developing staff in line with Trust visions and values. There are opportunities for personal and professional growth, including courses to develop clinical and leadership skills.



The post holder will also work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary research team in the management of clinical trial participants on studies to which you are assigned.



The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.



The post holder will be predominantly based at Two Bridges in Chertsey, but will be expected to conduct study visits in the community and attend events and meetings across the Trust.

Clinical:

Collecting laboratory samples (such as blood and urine).



Processing laboratory samples (training will be provided if required).



Assessing and monitoring research participants including vital signs, ECGs and recording adverse events.



Ensure the safe administration of clinical trial medication via various routes of administration (Including, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous).



Conduct study visits at Two Bridges, at other healthcare facilities in the Trust and in the community.



Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Research:

Identify and screen potential research participants.



Ensure research participants are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trials.



Ensure that study visits and study activities are conducted according to the study protocol.



Ensure that study data is accurately collected, recorded in clinical report forms and appropriately stored in databases.



Record and report adverse events which occur whilst participants are under trials to the study. Inform the study coordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities of adverse events as per the study protocol.



Adhere to the principles of the International Conference of Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), research governance standards and UK Clinical Trial Regulations



Support the set up and management of a portfolio of trials



Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.



We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.



Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.



Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.



For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.



Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trusts to work for? This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

Communication:

Maintain effective communication with clinical trial participants and study partners



Collaborate with clinical teams to promote research and encourage referral service users in the Trust to research within SABP



Establish and maintain good channels of communication with other departments within the Trust, other relevant hospitals and Trusts, non-commercial and commercial sponsors.



Establish and maintain good working relationships within the research team

Education:

Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical and research skills and professional awareness.