Clinical Research NurseDepartment: Research & DevelopmentBand 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annumHours: 37.5 hrs per week, all MKUH.....
Clinical Research Nurse
Department: Research & Development
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse, educated to degree level, with at least 4 years of clinical nursing experience to work in research delivery. We are looking for someone who can multitask, is resourceful, patient centred and able to work in clinical settings as well as an office (IT, e-calendars, virtual meetings, data management, etc).
The post holder will work towards set-up, delivery, and follow-up of research studies across various specialities, hence the requirement for a sound clinical base, ability to process complex information and assuredness. Due to the nature of research your workload will cover different specialties and may vary depending on the need on the department.
However, gaining insight and experience into research governance, delivery and process which leads to evidence-based practice this is a great addition to your career and strengthens your communication, organisational skills and multidisciplinary working.
For an informal discussion, please contact Zoey – zoey.horne@mkuh.nhs.uk, Senior Research Nurse – 01908 995927
Interviews on 13 November 2024
MKUH Research and Development team is well established and has achieved great success in recent years in recruiting patients to NHIR RDN trials, achieving several awards including the All-round High Performing Team and Outstanding Research Team Leader.
Please be aware that in the job description TVSMCRN as of 1st October 2024 is now East of England Research Delivery Network (EoE RDN)
The post holder will work within the Research Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with a primary aim of promoting the entry of patients into clinical trials across the Trust.
The post holder will work within the Generic Research team with a focus on DOCC, though working across other areas as work demands. The purpose of the job is to raise awareness of, deliver, and follow-up on clinical trials, increasing the number of patients recruited in line with National Institute for Health Research high level objectives.
Central to this role is the recruitment, education and monitoring of the patient entering a clinical trial. The maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post. The post holder will work closely with clinical teams and support departments as and where required, continually striving to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes. Delivery of the service level agreement with the Thames Valley and South Midlands Clinical Research Network (TVSMCRN) is an essential component of this role.
'When it comes to continual growth, nurses and midwives soar, achieving the highest score of 6.25/10 on the theme “We are always learning.”'(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Main duties and responsibilities
Implement, develop and facilitate the running of trials as part of the research team within Milton Keynes University Hospital, as directed by the Research & Development Department and involve clinicians, in order to achieve the objectives of the TVSMCRN outlined above.
This will include:
Review each trial protocol to identify resource implications for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Ensure all regulatory approvals are in place prior to commencement of study. e.g. research ethics committee and Trust R&D permission.
Communication
Promote trial involvement throughout the clinical and patient communities; Explain trials including complex trials in an unbiased sensitive way to emotive patients. Being able to display empathy and understanding
Liaise and discuss trials including complex trial issues, with members of the MDT before, during and after the clinical trial.
Education
Attend the trial investigator / research nurse/practitioner meetings and conferences when required.
Maintain awareness of current advances in medical treatments, research, and nursing practice (nurses only) and use this specialised knowledge to develop and maintain high standards of care for patients.
Educating others
Participate in the delivery of education and training programmes about clinical trials to all relevant healthcare staff with Milton Keynes University Hospital and TVSMCRN as appropriate.
Develop and deliver education and training programs to all relevant healthcare staff within Milton Keynes University Hospital and TVSMCRN as appropriate.
Professional
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and Scope of Professional Practice (nurses only).
Maintain registration on the Clinical Research Practitioner directory and awareness of, and involvement in CRP initiatives
Management
Ability to work independently and be accountable for own professional actions. Self-manage all work areas and workload, seeking managerial supervision if required. Maintain own time schedule and ensure that all timelines are adhered to.
Be aware of all Trust procedures and policies and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure these are observed. Participate in the Development of Trust procedures and policies as required.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024
