Clinical Research Nurse

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and knowledgeable nurse who works well as part of a team to join our experienced clinical research team. The team is based at Brighton General Hospital which will involve travel across East and West Sussex where you will be delivering research to our patient population.

This post is to facilitate and support research activity with clinical teams in the Trust, focusing on research studies adopted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). They will collaborate with key personnel to co-ordinate research studies with the respective clinical team(s) and collaborate with organisations outside the Trust to support our research activities. The post holder will have and/or will develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical research. They will facilitate high standards of care and promote continuity of care of participants engaged in clinical research studies. The post holder will be required to identify participants wishing to take part in research studies, facilitate participation, undertake consent procedures, data collection and data management. Clinical responsibilities will include the care of participants in clinical research studies and day-to-day management of research studies. Governance responsibilities will include the adherence and reporting on research governance requirements. The post holder will provide education and support to colleagues involved in research.

1. Co-ordinate and monitor the care of participants in clinical research.
2. Initiate and identify potential participants for clinical research.
3. Determine eligibility of potential participants.
4. Ensure all pre-study tests are undertaken, and results obtained and recorded.
5. Act as a participant's advocate when receiving informed consent for children and adults.
6. Provide direct patient care when required with appropriate training and expertise.
7. Be responsible for accurate documentation in patients' medical notes.
8. Set up and maintain study site files in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
9. Participate in looking for future NIHR studies and submitting expressions of interest.
10. Be accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of research study data in accordance with all relevant regulations and legislation.
11. Assist in the maintenance of research study databases.
12. Establish and maintain links with other hospitals, healthcare professionals and other agencies involved in the management of clinical research.
13. Engage in all appropriate Mandatory and Statutory training.
14. Engage in all appropriate role specific training, for example GCP.
15. Participate in the induction of new staff.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the attached document and consider the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

• Clinical Research Nurse experience

• Knowledge of conducting and managing clinical research

• Evidence of working and developing in a specialist area

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Brighton General Hospital
Bramber building, Elm Grove,
Brighton
BN2 3EW

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