Clinical Research Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to join the Innovation, Research and Development team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and self-driven registered nurse to contribute to our well-established and high-performing research department.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of clinical specialties, including cardiology, respiratory, cancer services, orthopaedics,  and additional speciality areas, providing a varied and rewarding experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have substantial post-registration experience, with a minimum of 18 months’ experience in either clinical research delivery or a relevant clinical specialty. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, providing leadership and contributing to the safe, effective delivery of a portfolio of commercial and academic clinical trials.

This is a predominantly clinical role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred research care in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory standards.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Support delivery of a portfolio of commercial & academic clinical trials across multiple specialties, including cardiology, respiratory, oncology, orthopaedics & additional specialties.

Contribute to the set-up, coordination & delivery of research studies, ensuring compliance with protocols, ICH GCP, Trust policies & regulatory requirements.

Recruit, consent & follow up participants, maintaining safety, dignity & wellbeing at all times, and monitor throughout participation, escalating concerns appropriately.

Ensure accurate, timely & high-quality data collection & documentation, including adverse event reporting in line with HRA, REC & MHRA requirements.

Develop & maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, support services & external partners, including collaboration with RDN, sponsors & partner organisations to support study delivery, recruitment & performance.

Manage & prioritise workload across multiple specialties while meeting study timelines. Maintain clinical skills relevant to research delivery (e.g. venepuncture, ECG, spirometry).

Support, supervise & delegate to junior staff, promoting a positive team environment. Demonstrate Band 6 leadership behaviours, acting as a role model & promoting continuous improvement & high-quality care.

Utilise IT systems & electronic data capture platforms to support research delivery & ensure data accuracy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

With support and supervision, the post holder will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care as part of the research team, ensuring care is patient-centred and evidence-based.
• Support the set-up and delivery of clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with ICH GCP, study protocols, standard operating procedures and Trust policies.
• Maintain high standards of accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret and implement research protocols safely within clinical practice.
• Provide safe and accountable management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory skills, including processing and management of samples (training provided for complex procedures).
• Work collaboratively with medical and non-medical colleagues, attending MDT meetings, investigator meetings and research events both on and off site.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, managing multiple studies across a range of specialties.
• Work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, adapting to different clinical environments across the Trust.
• Appropriately delegate tasks to junior staff and provide supervision and support where required.
• Maintain patient safety and high standards of care in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Understand and support the patient’s research journey, ensuring a positive experience for participants throughout.
• Undertake and maintain mandatory and role-specific training, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Demonstrate a broad range of clinical skills (e.g. venepuncture, ECG acquisition, spirometry) relevant to research activity.
• Foster a positive and supportive working environment for colleagues and patients.
• Act as a Band 6 role model, demonstrating compassionate and inclusive leadership, contributing to a culture that: Engages, enables and empowers others Uses coaching to support learning and quality improvement Promotes effective team working and collaboration across specialties and organisational boundaries
• Engages, enables and empowers others
• Uses coaching to support learning and quality improvement
• Promotes effective team working and collaboration across specialties and organisational boundaries
• Exercise professional accountability in line with the NMC Code and maintain high clinical and research standards at all times.