Clinical Research Practitioner/Research Nurse
- NHS
- Part Time
- West Bromwich
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Sandwell and West BirminghamNHS Trust ( Sandwell Base)
Job overview
Applications are open for an experienced clinicalresearch practitioner (CRP) to join our research team.
Due to the nature of this role we require an NMC registered nurse
This a 12 month Fixed Term post for Maternity Cover.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in an acute environment and ideally have research experience, on both industry and academic studies. You will predominantly work on the respiratory and cancer research portfolio. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support and deliver research projects relevant to our local population. You will be required to work autonomously and will also be responsible for identifying new research opportunities, coordinating and managing a number of clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
In addition to assisting clinicians and other members of the research team, you will support research patients throughout the research process ensuring the well-being and safety of patients at all times. You will perform study related procedures, including participant assessment, informed consent, clinical examinations and reporting adverse events. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability and initiative to work independently and manage a patient caseload across a variety of trials & studies. You will be required to prioritise your own workload and be responsible for the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients.
The post holder will also be required to work on other research studies across other specialties depending on portfolio requirements.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job responsibilities
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust has an extensive research portfolio covering most Trust Specialities, some of which are regional specialist services, and most types of research. Research has a high profile in the Trust and is supported at all levels of senior management.
We have a large multi-disciplinary research team and are keen to widen participation for healthcare professionals from all disciplines to ensure that we have the best skill mix for our portfolio.
The Trust has multiple hospital sites and the successful post holder could work in any or all of them. We have Clinical Research Facility based in Outpatients in Sandwell General Hospital, which includes clinic rooms, newly fitted with technology for virtual clinic attendance, a procedure room and a research laboratory.
In 2024 the Trust opened the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which will further enhance opportunities to expand our research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent theoretical knowledge
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualificaion
written skills
Essential
- Proficient in reading and writing in English Language
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of workling as a first level registered nurse in an NHS or care setting
- experience of clinical research at a Band 5 level And/or experience within a relevant specialty
Desirable
- experience and knowledge of principles of clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Research Governance/ICH GCP
Management/Supervisor
Essential
- Tream leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Sandwell Health Campus
Lyndon
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
