Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Experience as a staff nurse or above working in clinical environment
- Knowledge
Experience of multidisciplinary working and collaborating with other agencies
- Knowledge
Management of resources
- Qualifications
NMC Level One Registration
- Qualifications
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Must have an understanding of national and international research regulations
- Knowledge
Clinical trials experience
- Knowledge
Personal and leadership management experience
- Qualifications
Mentorship qualification
- Qualifications
Relevant post registration qualification
Job overview
The NIHR Royal Surrey Clinical Research Facility has created an exciting, opportunity for a band 5 research nurse. With a specific focus on early phase research, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in research, trial protocols and research methodologies alongside your expert clinical skills. *This is a part-time post (0.8 WTE) funded until March 2029*
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be working within our purpose built NIHR Royal Surrey Clinical Research Facility and across the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. You will be involved in the planning, set-up and delivery of a broad portfolio of research, providing excellent care for patients as well as collecting and reporting on data to the highest standards as expected for clinical research. Our facility houses an experienced and highly motivated multi-disciplinary team, focused on delivering inpatient and outpatient trials. Every day you will collaborate closely to support, develop and deliver research projects. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of research methodology and knowledge of the requirements of local, national and international research regulations (e.g., ICH GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of the Research Nurse at the NIHR Royal Surrey CRF within the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSCH) involves supporting the planning, set up and delivery of research. Working with multidisciplinary teams to screen patients for research studies, monitor patients during studies, assist with clinical investigations, the collection and documentation of accurate data, as well as contribute to the ongoing clinical and operational standards required of an early phase clinical research facility.
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 with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Fixed term: 30 months (Funded Position). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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