Senior Research Nurse

Job overview

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives.  If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner in Team CARES (Cardiac, Anaesthetics, Respiratory, and Surgical Research) within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

This part time position is for 15 hours a week and will be leading the Cardiac and Cardiothoracic portfolio of studies.

The Cares Team predominantly coordinate the Inpatient acute trials along with long term follow up of trials patients. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up.  This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.

For further information please contact: Lorraine Madziva

Specialist Research Nurse

01752 432847

[email protected]

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Julie Alderton

Specialist Research Nurse

01752 439849 [email protected]

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience within clinical research, and act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels.

The postholder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. You will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. You'll coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY   Leadership

• Responsible for the operational delivery of the clinical research team work-plan within the relevant specialties
• Manage research performance within the relevant specialty in relation to team activities and study timelines.
• Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Act as line manager for junior members of the research staff as applicable (e.g. Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner, Research HCA, and Research Administrator). This will include clinical  supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Ensure all staff within sphere of responsibility have access to essential training and achieve 100% compliance.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies including proactively managing sickness and performance in line with the Trust policy.
• Ensure the health, safety and security of the clinical research team within sphere of responsibility
• Lead in the recruitment of Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team.
• Assist the Team Lead with the training and development of clinical research practitioners and administrators to ensure retention of staff and workforce development where possible.

For further information please see attached job description