Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse/Allied Health Professional to join the R & D team working 37.5 hours/week supporting the delivery of Clinical Research primarily within the speciality of Gastroenterology. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse/AHP to develop their career in commercial and non-commercial clinical research.

The Research and Development Department is dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred, clinical research throughout the Trust.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic registered Nurse/AHP ideally with clinical experience in gastroenterology or research, who is organised, self-motivated and aspires to further their knowledge and career in Clinical Research. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to closure of a study. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage a research portfolio and implement and recruit to studies across both the Basingstoke and Winchester sites.

Successful applicants can expect an excellent friendly working environment, professional support and development opportunities. Training, mentoring and coaching will be provided to enhance your clinical research skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The role of the research nurse/AHP is to assist with the coordination of clinical trials and research studies within this area. As a Research Nurse /Allied Health professional, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research studies, facilitating high standards of nursing care and promoting the continuity of care of patients involved in these trials alongside a Band 6 Research Nurse/Allied Health professional.This will involve recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients across all HHFT sites and the collection and documentation of accurate research data, all of which must be managed in accordance with ICH, GCP and the EU Directive on Clinical Trials.

About us

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

The post holder will be expected to develop relevant skills and knowledge relating to clinical trials, research methodology and requirements of local, national and international research regulations. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your caseload of clinical trial patients. You will promote continuous improvement in the care of research participants and the quality of research data.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the Job Description document attached.If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) / AHP
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice training/knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Experience post registration
• Previous experience working within an acute clinical speciality

Desirable

• Experience of managing a caseload of patients

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to evaluate, assess and plan care for patients
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills
• Accurate record keeping and time management skills
• It literate
• Experience of team working
• Ability to work independantly and organise and coordinate own workload

Desirable

• Phlebotomy Skills

Other Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to lift and carry case reports
• Able to work cross sites

Flexibility

Essential

• Able to work cross site

Desirable

• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement initiatives

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

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