Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality clinical research, contributing to all aspects of study setup, recruitment, delivery, follow-up, close-out, and archiving, in line with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking aregistered nursewith strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of organisational ability and attention to detail. Previous research experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. Leadership skills are essential, as the role may include supervising or line-managing junior staff, and the ability to work independently and flexibly is vital.

You will be expected to actively support patient recruitment in line with NIHR targets and work collaboratively with clinicians, Principal Investigators, senior research nurses, and the wider Research Department. The role offers the opportunity to administer trial interventions, including investigational medicinal products and medical devices, as well as collect and manage samples in accordance with study protocols.

Job responsibilities

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Base location for this post: St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG. Across site travel will be required at times; the frequency will be agreed locally.