Research Nurse

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to join the Research Team at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research.
The post holder will support a wide range of specialities across the Trust.
The post holder will be based at St Helier Hospital (Clinical Trials Unit), but may also be required to support research activity elsewhere in the Trust.
A visit to the department would be recommended when applying for this post.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Research Nurse to join our exciting Research team. This is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to gain research experience in one of the recognised and respected hospitals in South London.
You will join research nurses who are currently supporting NIHR portfolio of studies within several specialties, including renal, cardiology dermatology, and stroke.
If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact:

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include: facilitating study set-up; identifying suitable patients through the process of MDT’s/screening notes; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate. Work autonomously to manage his/her caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery.
The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinical specialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.