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Job overview

Have you considered applying your research skills and knowledge in practice?

Our dedicated research team is seeking a Registered Nurse/Practitioner to contribute to a wide range of research projects across various specialties, including EMED, Surgery, and FISS. We welcome applicants from diverse clinical backgrounds, and you will be primarily based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with some cross-site working at Peterborough City Hospital as needed.

Your clinical expertise and commitment to continuous professional development will be invaluable to our multidisciplinary research team. Comprising Nurses, Practitioners, Clinical Trials Assistants, R&D Office staff, local clinicians, and research networks, our team is committed to delivering high-quality research across the Trust’s services.

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 1-year post-registration clinical experience which will have allowed you to develop a solid foundation of clinical skills and knowledge which are essential for working in a research environment.

As a Research Nurse/Practitioner, you will be responsible for identifying and recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, coordinating patient visits, completing case report forms, and maintaining accurate study documentation in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential for this role.

This position has the potential to become permanent.

Main duties of the job

You will be working effectively within our clinical research team across the Trust supporting the staff, manage caseload of patients.

You will maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. You will provide research information to patients and their relatives, and act as a resource and support to them, explaining practical aspects of clinical research.

Patients’ consent in research is very important. Therefore, you facilitate the informed consent process, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that the patient and relatives fully understand the nature of the research.

A main responsibility of your role will be ensuring that the study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, to ensure safety of study participants  safety to enter the study.

As part of your research duties, you will monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and ensure changes to treatment as required by the research protocol. You will arrange collection of blood and any other research samples required as part of the clinical research, and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens in conjunction with local clinical and nursing teams, phlebotomy and laboratory staff.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.