Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Experience
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Experience
Experience of dealing with confidential patient information
- Experience
Ability to communication information to patient/carers/members of MDT
- Experience
Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience
Evidence of up to date professional development
- Qualifications
Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent
- Qualifications
GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)
- Practical Skills
Pertinent clinical skills including venepuncture or willingness to undertake training
- Practical Skills
Ability to collect accurate clinical measurements including standard observations (BP, HR, RR, SP02 Temp, Height, weight, blood sugar
- Practical Skills
Understanding of ethical practice and patient confidentiality
- Practical Skills
Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- Practical Skills
Ability to work independently
- Practical Skills
Capacity to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise tasks effectively
- Practical Skills
Excellent organisational skills
- Practical Skills
well developed IT skills including understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
- Practical Skills
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of clinical research within an NHS setting
- Experience
Knowledge of research design and methodology
- Experience
Previous experience working on clinical data systems
- Practical Skills
Evidence of interest in clinical research
- Practical Skills
Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
- Practical Skills
Knowledge of the research governance framework and ICH GCP
Job overview
The Research & Development Department at RCHT are excited to be able to offer the post of Research Nurse Associate to work within the team.
This is a unique and novel role within Cornwall which will work as part of the clinical research team to support the recruitment of participants into clinical trials. Working closely with the Senior Research Nursing team and within the competencies of the role, in line with the NMC Code of Conduct, the Nurse Associate will be a crucial part of of the clinical team, helping to advance research at RCHT.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be dedicated to advancing clinical research within the Research & Development Department. The role involves supporting, coordinating, and overseeing research studies in line with the competencies of the role and scope of practice under the NMC registration, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal and regulation standards. The Research Nurse Associate plays a key role in patient care, data collection and study coordination, collaborating with other healthcare professionals and providers from across the Trust. They will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the overall success of research goals. The post holder will have strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities and have a great attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Research Nurse Associate with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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