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Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and effective research nurse with a ‘can do’ attitude and an eye for detail; the successful candidate will need to take ownership and delivery of their work with a desire to develop their research skills.

You should be organised/able to prioritise and demonstrate initiative, within the ethically approved confines of the protocol and Good Clinical Practice; able to thrive on challenges and be an effective problem solver.

This Band 6 post is to support the Dermatopharmacology research delivery team  conducting studies in a variety of dermatological conditions.

The post holder will be a key member of a service providing specialist research and clinical care for participants in research studies. The post holder will liaise with Research Investigators and Sponsor  companies to manage trial protocols and ensure that data collected is to the highest standards, with a commitment to participant safety and welfare. The post holder will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment throughout the Trust The post holder will support both academic and commercial activity and the production of high-quality research. 

Main duties of the job

• Liaise with Principal Investigators and Sponsor companies ensuring effective and efficient use of research resources and ensure data is collected in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.
• Responsible for organising participant visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH -GCP).
• Collect, collate and record all data and information relevant to study in full.
• Assist in the development, planning and organisation of the research studies conducted within the team.
• Planning for the set-up, delivery and close out of each research study as required by the protocol.
• To maintain accurate documentation of patient events in the nursing/medical notes and relevant local databases in accordance with Trust and national professional policies and other regulatory guidelines.
• Report and record near misses, adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE) that occur whilst the participant is being treated as detailed in the research protocol and Trust policies.
• To assist in the provision of on-going follow-up care whilst the participant is in the study

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.