We are seeking an experienced Research Nurse or Research Coordinator to support and manage clinical research studies within the department of Ophthalmology.
The post holder will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants in accordance with study protocols. The role will involve all aspects of study coordination and recruitment of participants into research studies. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly with all members of the research delivery team and other relevant healthcare professionals within the trust.
The proposed interview date is: 26th September
Contribute to the set-up of research studies within the wider research team. Liaise with the R&I Professional Services Team, Principal Investigators and support departments to ensure a thorough feasibility process
As a key liaison between investigators, delivery team members, participants and sponsors, the post holder will ensure participant safety, maintain data integrity and contribute to the overall success of clinical research studies.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Research Nurse or Research Coordinator to work with research staff on clinical research studies within the Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group.
The successful candidate will support the co-ordination and management of clinical research trials and projects, collaborating with key personnel, ensuring effective administrative and practical support to our research team.
The Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group undertakes a wide and varied range of clinical trials and research projects, we are a busy multidisciplinary teams consisting of Ophthalmologists, Researchers, Optometrists, Clinical Trials Nurses, Ophthalmic Technical Staff, Administrative Staff and other Healthcare Professionals. We operate on both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital Sites.

4.OTHER DUTIES

• Support the embedding of clinical research within our Trust
• Contribute to strategies that inform Trust staff of current clinical studies activity/progress
• Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision, working flexibly within the delivery team
• Identify own learning needs and proactively seek educational and training opportunities to develop and maintain competency

6.MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE ROLE

• Working across several studies with varying deadlines
• Liaising and working with investigators, support departments and clinical trials units
• Encouraging other professionals, outside of the Research & Innovation team, to take an interest in and support clinical studies
• Implementing and promoting Good Clinical Practice for research
• Frequent interruptions to concentration from staff members, telephone, etc
• Mental effort – long periods of concentration required on often lengthy documents

1. General Working Conditions

• Physical effort is not strenuous, occasional lifting of boxes of A4 paper, A4 files and similar (up to 5kg), and transporting these to other departments
• Work is primarily performed in the Ophthalmology Research Unit in GRH however on occasions you may be required to work in CGH
• At least 60% of the time will be spent working in an office, with regular use of the computer
• At least 40% of the time will be spent working in clinical areas (research unit and Ophthalmology clinics) talking to participants, taking blood, testing urine samples, ECGs, vital signs and administering some treatments as applicable
• The post involves a combination of sitting, standing and walking