Research Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three  research nurses.

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), formerly known as Liverpool University Hospitals, has been named as host to one of 20 research hubs across the UK. This programme is part of a £100 million investment award, bringing cutting-edge research to communities in Liverpool City Region.

As part of the NHS 10-year health plan, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced plans to establish 20 Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs), giving patients access to pioneering clinical trials and treatments in record time.

The Liverpool CRDC, funded by a government private investment initiative, will support the rapid set-up of commercial studies, meaning patients can begin accessing treatments and undergoing trials as early as possible.

Alongside UHLG, the centre will bring together Cheshire and Mersey organisations including primary and social care; voluntary organisations and 10 secondary care organisations from the region.

Establishing the CRDC will mean even more studies and treatments will be available in areas including cancer, respiratory illness, obesity, and infectious diseases.

With the introduction of the CRDCs, the government’s aim is to shift from treatment to prevention and this investment will support research into preventative vaccines and medicines, ultimately helping people live healthier lives for longer.

Main duties of the job

We have a proven track record in successfully recruiting into NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. We conduct a variety of projects, including observational and cohort studies, device and drug trials as well as mixed methods and qualitative research.

The Research Nurses must be strong advocates for research and patients, able to both recruit and provide effective support to research participants.

The successful candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work independently and flexibly. The successful applicants will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work to recruit patients in line with targets, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The research nurses will be responsible for the day to day running of research studies including screening of potential patients, recruiting patients into studies according to agreed protocols, assisting in the informed consent process and management of all the study related data.

All clinical research activity must be compliant and conducted in accordance with European Union (EU) Directive, ICH/GCP International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

For further information about this post and the research studies you would be working on please contact Helen Frankland, Research Matron for Surgery [email protected].