Research Nurse/Practitioner

at  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton TA1 5DA, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate08 Nov, 2024GBP 36483 Annual30 Oct, 2024N/ACommunication Skills,Research,Regulations,Cardiology,Data Collection,Flexible Approach,Clinical ResearchNoNo
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Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a Trained Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and support research at SFT, someone who is looking for an exciting challenge and development role in Research.
This opportunity is for a Nurse to work within the Research and Development Department supporting a range of both non-commercial and commercial research studies across the Trust, with particular emphasis on the cardiology department.
We value our Research Nurses highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised so that the post holder can conduct research safely as part of the South West Research Network. Providing a career pathway for further development within Research.
The post holder will be supported to utilise a patient centred approach, have excellent communication skills and be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants whilst maximising compliance. Supporting patients through the research process complying with legislation, policies and procedures.
Informal visits/chats are recommended - contact Helen Mills on Tel: 01823344906 or email : Helen.mills@somersetft.nhs.uk

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

JOB DESCRIPTION

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Responsibilities:

The post holder will be involved in the safe conduct of research in cardiology and potentially other areas of research as part of the South West Research Network. They will support the selection and recruitment of participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria which are trial specific. They will provide specialist advice and support for all participants during the trial period, taking a patient centred approach. They will need to adhere to the ICH guidelines for GCP, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical research and related activities.
Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with the wider clinical care group and provide complex information in an understandable way to potential participants.
Attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data collection so that studies are conducted both safely and effectively, meeting aims and outcomes of the study design and ensuring patient safety.
This position will require the post holder to be proactive and outgoing in promoting research to both clinicians and patients, giving both staff and patients the opportunities to be involved in research.
A flexible approach to working across disease areas and locations is required, following the patient pathway within SFT.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Graduate

Proficient

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Taunton TA1 5DA, United Kingdom