An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Nurse to join our Renal Research Team. We are looking for a registered nurse with previous NHS experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to research that improves outcomes for people living with kidney disease.
As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies. Working closely with Principal Investigators, research colleagues, the multidisciplinary team, and external partners, you will support the coordination and delivery of clinical research while ensuring participants receive safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care throughout their research journey.
The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and the confidence to work autonomously while managing competing priorities. You will be responsible for recruiting and consenting participants, providing education and support, coordinating study visits, performing research-related clinical procedures, administering investigational medicinal products where appropriate, collecting and processing biological samples, and ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
Responsibilities
- Delivering clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice standards.
- Identifying, screening, recruiting, and supporting research participants.
- Obtaining informed consent and ensuring participants are fully informed throughout their involvement in research.
- Performing study‑related clinical assessments and procedures.
- Administering investigational medicinal products and monitoring participant safety where required.
- Collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate research data and study records.
- Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to facilitate study delivery.
- Promoting research awareness and supporting the integration of research into clinical practice.
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in Nursing.
- Master’s degree in research.
Experience
- Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality.
- Experience supervising junior staff, SLICE or equivalent experience. For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of the patient group.
- Knowledge of research and audit.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
- Research experience.
Skills and Knowledge
- Proven teaching and assessing skills.
- Ability to apply current research to practice.
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments.
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Large data management and interpretation.
Benefits
Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing support, staff recognition scheme, and optional benefits such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications for those wishing to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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