Research Nurse B6

Job overview

Applications are invited for a staff nurse with a special interest in Research & Development (R&D), based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the access and medicine research team supporting our developing community research portfolio.  As a team member you will be working on cutting edge research protocols aiming to delivery research opportunities to patients and forging forward medical treatments, procedures and technologies.  In addition, there is recognition that to successfully recruit and retain nursing staff to research a flexible and varied approach to job planning is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in the team that encourages Research & Development and Innovation whilst maintaining skills and developing services that deliver excellent patient care

Ideally we are looking for a nurse with experience in any field of medicine and research, looking for a new challenge and the desire to expand their knowledge base and their career within the field of clinical research.

The post holder will be organised, have a flexible approach to work and be motivated to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional communication and organisational skills.

For more information please contact: Louisa Zouita  Research Team Leader on 01483 571122 ex 4515/3496 (Tues- Friday)

Main duties of the job

The role of the research nurse at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) will be to support the set up and delivery of research. The role will involve screening patients and monitoring patients during studies, assisting with clinical investigations and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The research FFnurse will work collaboratively with all teams to provide excellent care for patients undergoing cancer treatments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The role involves using an in depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.

• To assist the team leader in leading the team in the provision of high quality, research based, care that is patient focused. •    To support the team leader in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team