We are seeking a dynamic individual to join the Gastroenterology Research Team in a clinical patient facing post. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

We are a regional Gastroenterology centre, recognised as having an excellent reputation for delivering clinical research programmes. We are based at the RVI but also cover the Freeman Hospital. We see patients throughout the Trust in areas such as outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, endoscopy units, day case infusion units and the clinical research facility, providing a great opportunity for collaborative working across each department.

The Team supports the delivery of a broad portfolio of research studies ranging from early and late phase clinical trials of investigational medicinal products, investigational devices, observational studies and registries. Our studies are mainly centred around patients with inflammatory bowel disease and also include other conditions covered by Gastroenterology.

The successful candidate will be provided with a full induction programme and ongoing support and will have the opportunity to facilitate the delivery of research studies within the Gastroenterology speciality.

• Interview Date Thursday, 29 August 2024
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will take lead on a varied portfolio of studies ensuring they are conducted in line with research protocols and Good Clinical Practice. This will include screening, recruitment and follow up of research participants. The research nurse will be responsible for carrying out all research activities, such as clinical measurements, administering the study intervention, sample processing, data management and safety reporting.

• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a research team that is successfully embedded within the Gastroenterology department.
• To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
• To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
• There are many opportunities to develop your clinical skills such as ECGs, laboratory work, venepuncture and cannulation.
• Supervise junior members of the team.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of �1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment.
• To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
• Supervise junior members of the team.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Academic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship

Desirable

• Current driving licence if relevant to role
• Academic attainment at degree/masters' level

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• An understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
• An understanding of research governance and the research process
• Substantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery
• Evidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency

Desirable

• Experience of working within speciality
• Experience of supporting clinical research delivery
• Experience related to information retrieval and research application
• Experience of mentoring junior staff
• Evidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role
• Experience of project management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent IT knowledge/skills
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG)
• High level of organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

317-2024-26-012