Research Nurse - Acute Research Delivery Team

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for two nurses to join the Acute Research Delivery Team (ARDT) as Research Nurses  at Salford Care Organisation.

You will be delivering clinical trials across the Trauma and Emergency Care and Critical Care Portfolio's and therefore evidence of proven experience within one of these areas is desirable.

The ARDT works a 5 day extended hours service. This post is for three years, on a fixed term position for one qualified nurse.

Some of your key responsibilities will likely include:

Screening and recruiting eligible participants

Educating participants about the study and obtaining informed consent

Collecting and recording study data accurately, in accordance with GCP

Administering interventions and treatments as per the study protocol

Monitoring participants safety and reporting adverse events

Ensuring that study documentation is maintained and stored securely

To be successful in this role, you need to have strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, be organised and detail orientated.

It is desirable to have prior experience in clinical research setting, but it is not essential.

This will be a rewarding post adding value to the working practices of our team of researchers, and will benefit and allow development of someone who aspires to work in research within the NHS if this is you then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Trust prides itself on the quality of care provided and aims to be the safest organisation in the NHS through providing safe, clean and personal care to every patient, every time.  We are unique in that we operate a joint Research & Innovation department with a communication and engagement team, improving awareness to the wider research community. We are looking for a motivated and effective communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude and an eye for detail; they will need to take ownership and delivery of their work with a desire to develop their research skills.

You should be organised/able to prioritise and demonstrate initiative, within the ethically approved confines of the protocol and Good Clinical Practice; able to thrive on challenges and be an effective problem solver.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk