Total 15 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Slough, SL1 2EL

Pay Level: 7 Contract Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Working Hours: 37 per Week The closing date for applications is midnight on: Monday 25th November 2024 What you’ll be doing: We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Local Authority Research Practitioner to join our dynamic Public Health team. This role will support the Head of Research, Insight, and Data in developing and implementing a comprehensive research governance framework across the council, focusing on building research capacity, facilitating strategic collaborations, and securing external funding to advance public health initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a research-active culture within the council, leading collaborative research projects, and ensuring that evidence-based practices are at the core of our public health decision-making. You will work closely with higher education institutions, public health networks, NHS partners, and community organisations to drive research that addresses local health priorities and informs public policy. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service. The Local Government Pension Scheme We offer a wider range of great benefits including: Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work. Right to Work: All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. Interested? We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information. How to Apply: Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated teacher of Computer Science, to join our great Computer Science and ICT curriculum area. This is a popular subject that is taught to all students in KS3 and offered at GCSE in KS4 and as an A Level in Computer Science or an equivalent Level 3 IT: Data Analytics Extended Certificate.

This position is suitable for a new or experienced teacher. Our Computer Science department has an experienced Curriculum Leader that is able to support and develop someone ready to take on their first teaching role or to further develop someone in their role ready to take on a middle leadership role.

The Computer Studies Department has a suite of dedicated block of teaching rooms that facilitate the specialist teaching.

We are unable to offer sponsorship.

What the school offers its staff

We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses.We value experienced teachers joining our staff team as much as we do those new to the profession and encourage teachers at all stages of their career to apply. We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements.

Slough and Eton is a great school in Chalvey, Slough and is easily accessible via the M4/A4 and only a 20 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line at Slough train station.

If you are interested in finding out more then watch our video here and read the welcome letter from our Headteacher. We encourage you to visit our school too. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@slougheton.com or phone us on 01753 520824 and ask to speak to our HR Manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

When applying please ensure that you address why you are applying for this particular role and why our school. Generic supporting statements are rarely shortlisted.

You can apply online via TES or you can apply via our application form that can be found on our school website. Completed applications can be sent to Kirstin Sutherland, HR Manager at vacancies@slougheton.com. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.

Closing date: Tuesday 5th November 2024, 9am

We reserve the right to interview and offer to any promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early. We are unable to offer sponsorship. No agencies please.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are, of course, committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and staff and will conduct all necessary DBS checks as part of our recruitment process.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

We will consider awarding a Teaching and Responsibility allowance for a suitable candidate.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Girls' School, Slough

Eden Girls’ School, Slough is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old girls, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We are extremely proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country, with a Progress 8 score of +1.19 for our GCSE results. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our second inspection in February 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

• Mandatory requirements -

Graduate scientist (degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related Biological Science) with a strong academic record and laboratory experience.
Industrial experience preferred but not essential.
Experience with some of the following techniques would be advantageous: Mammalian cell culture, preparation of cell suspensions from mammalian tissues, Flow cytometry, ELISA, cell imaging, PCR, cloning and working with mRNA.
Ability to analyse, interpret and present data generated.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced Research Scientist? Do you have experience in molecular biology techniques and recombinant protein production from mammalian cells and associated analytical techniques such as DNA preparations and sequence analysis, tissue culture, preparative and analytical chromatography methods, and SDS-PAGE?

We are recruiting for a Research Scientist to join our clients team generating innovative antibody and protein engineering solutions for new drug candidates. As a laboratory-based research scientist, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality biologics and analytical data thereby enabling progression of molecules from the earliest stages of drug discovery all the way to drug candidates.

This client has established pedigree for antibody discovery and engineering and this role sits in the new modalities and therapeutics department within discovery research.

This role is offered on a full time 12 months contract basis initially.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the optimal design, selection and delivery of molecules that support advancement of therapeutic antibody projects
• Analyse, interrogate, interpret and document data
• Liaise with project leaders and communication of data through presentations and written reports
• Innovate or identify new and relevant technologies for potential evaluation and implementation

Qualifications / Experience:

• A PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological discipline
• A good understanding of antibodies and their structures
• Experience in standard molecular biology techniques and recombinant protein production from mammalian cells and associated analytical techniques (DNA preparations and sequence analysis, tissue culture, preparative and analytical chromatography methods, SDS-PAGE)
• Experience in working with electronic lab notebooks and other relevant software (GraphPad, Sequencher, Snapgene, Pymol) is desirable
• You will have a strong work ethic, a drive to deliver and the ability to multi-task and thrive in an exciting and collaborative research environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

In 2025, this site will relocate from Slough to Windlesham Surrey

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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The Recruitment Co are looking for Class 1 Drivers with Level D / Cargo Operative certificate to work for our client, One of the leading Road Transport companies in and around the Heathrow area.

As a Class 1 Driver, you will need to have:

• Minimum 12 months HGV driving (Cat C+E) recent experience.
• Must have worked as a driver for at least 60 days in the preceding 6 consecutive months.
• Basic DBS
• Provide a full 5-year checkable history (no gaps longer than 28 days)
• Cargo Operative/Level D qualification and a copy of certificate and training report.
• Have a valid CPC and Digi Tacho
• No more than 6 points (No DR or IN)
• Must have the correct PPE - HI Vis and Safety Boots

Class 1 Driver Details:

• Salary: £15.00 - £19.61
• Working hours: Various shifts (Days or Nights) across seven days a week
• Location: Heathrow
• Duration: Block Bookings

Role of a Class 1 Driver

• Complete trunking runs a shift; trailer swapping will be involved
• Complete airport shifts waiting on airport for shipments to deliver to warehouses around Heathrow airport.
• Complete vehicle checks
• Being flexible and able to complete runs safely

Click APPLY now & One of the team will be in touch or email your CV

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The Recruitment Co are looking for Class 2 Drivers with Level D / Cargo Operative certificate to work for our client, One of the leading Road Transport companies in and around the Heathrow area.

As a Class 2 Driver, you will need to have:

• Minimum 12 months HGV driving recent experience.
• Must have worked as a driver for at least 60 days in the preceding 6 consecutive months.
• Basic DBS
• Provide a full 5-year checkable history (no gaps longer than 28 days)
• Cargo Operative/Level D qualification and a copy of certificate and training report.
• Have a valid CPC and Digi Tacho
• No more than 6 points (No DR or IN)
• Must have the correct PPE - HI Vis and Safety Boots

Class 2 Driver Details:

• Salary: £13.00 - £16.81
• Working hours: Various shifts (Days or Nights) across seven days a week
• Location: Heathrow
• Duration: Block Bookings

Role of a Class 2 Driver

• Complete trunking runs a shift; trailer swapping will be involved
• Complete airport shifts waiting on airport for shipments to deliver to warehouses around Heathrow airport.
• Complete vehicle checks
• Being flexible and able to complete runs safely

Click APPLY now & One of the team will be in touch or email your CV

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Job Title: R&D Scientist (protein and process Analytics) - Global Biopharmaceutical

Contract: 12 months

Location: Slough

Salary: £17.96 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is a great opportunity for a graduate in a biochemistry related degree looking for their first role in the industry. 0-2 years industry experience is required for this role.

This role is for a R&D Scientist position in the Protein Chemistry group, part of the Protein and Process Analytics R&D team, whose function is to deliver high-value technical innovation. The position will provide analytical support using a range of analytical methods, including CE-SDS, liquid chromatography (SEC, PrA affinity, RP) and mass spectrometry (MS) to R&D projects, as well as more general analytical testing as required.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Perform experiments, analyse data and report results in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Make sure scientific data is accurate and take meaningful conclusions of data against experimental goal
• Develop skills and expertise in the Protein Chemistry area, with focus on product quality attributes (e.g. size variants, charge variants, glycan analysis) and related assays (e.g. SEC, CE-SDS, RP-LC, MS)

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Biochemistry, Biology or Biomanafctruing.
• Experince with protein chemistry would be desirable.
• previous work in an analytical laboratory with experience in at least one protein chemistry related technique (i.e liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry or capillary electrophoresis), with application to protein analysis.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: R&D Scientist (Protein Function and Interaction) - Global Biopharmaceutical

Contract: 12 months

Location: Slough

Salary: £17.96 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is a great opportunity for a graduate in a biochemistry related degree looking for their first role in the industry. 0-2 years industry experience is required for this role.

This role is for a technologist position in the Protein Function and Interaction group, part of the Protein and Process Analytics R&D team, whose function is to deliver high-value technical innovation. The position is laboratory-based and will provide analytical support using a range of analytical methods to measure products functions, including binding and kinetic assessment by ELISA, Octet and Biacore as well as metabolic and functional assays such as enzymatic- and cell based assays to R&D projects and a more general analytical testing for collaboration projects, as required

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Perform experiments, analyze and report results in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Review results accuracy to draw scientific conclusions linked to experimental goals
• Develop skills and expertise in the Protein Function and Interaction area, with focus on product binding (e.g. ELISA, Octet and/or Biacore), metabolic changes (e.g. enzymatic assays) and functional cell-based assays (e.g. cell-based assay development)

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Biochemistry, Biology or Biomanafctruing.
• Experince with protein chemistry would be desirable.
• previous laboratory experience in analytical techniques with experience in at least one protein function and interaction related techniques (i.e cell cultures, Octet, Biacore, enzymatic assays), with application to product functional characterisation.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: R&D Scientist (Bioprocess Analytics and Automation) - Global Biopharmaceutical
Contract: 12 months
Location: Slough
Salary: £17.96 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is a great opportunity for a graduate in a biochemistry related degree looking for their first role in the industry. 0-2 years industry experience is required for this role.

This role is for a R&D Scientist position in the Bioprocess and Automation Team, part of the Protein and Process Analytics R&D group, whose function is to deliver high-value technical innovation. The position will provide analytical support using a range of analytical methods, including ELISA, PCR and liquid chromatography (SEC, PrA affinity, RP) to R&D projects, as well as more general analytical testing as required.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Perform experiments, analyze and report results in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Insure that results are accurate and that the scientific conclusions are meaningful and linked to experimental goals
• Develop skills and expertise in the Bioprocess area (e.g. ELISA, PCR, HPLC), with a focus on use and optimization of automation (e.g. liquid handler) equipment

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Biochemistry, Biology or Biomanufacturing.
• Experience with protein chemistry would be desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience in analytical techniques with experience in at least one bioprocess analytics technique, use and knowledge of automation equipment is an added value

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and dedicated Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation department of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Previous research experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and supervision is provided. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology, critical care or midwifery would be of advantage.

The role is based at Wexham Park Hospital but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

*Previous applicants need not to apply*
• Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
• Engage in activities that raise the research profile of the organisation.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals; Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley), Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) and Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot).

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on working for Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if enough applications have been received.




This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and dedicated Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation department of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Previous research experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and supervision is provided. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology, critical care or midwifery would be of advantage.

The role is based at Wexham Park Hospital but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

*Previous applicants need not to apply*
• Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
• Engage in activities that raise the research profile of the organisation.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals; Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley), Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) and Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot).

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on working for Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if enough applications have been received.




This advert closes on Thursday 20 Jun 2024

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on working for Frimley Health Foundation Trust. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if enough applications have been received.

Job Title: Senior/Research Scientist - Mass spec

Contract: 12 months

Location: Slough

Salary: £28.09 - 33.58 PAYE, £38.24 Umbrella

SRG are working with a Global Biopharmaceutical company to help them find a Senior/Research Scientist to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual experienced in HDX-MS to join the Mass Spectrometry team within the Protein Structure and Biophysics Group.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Structural and mechanistic understanding of target and therapeutic molecule interactions are driven by our department using Mass Spectrometry, Cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, SAXS, NMR and other biophysical techniques.
• proven track record in the design and execution of HDX-MS experiments with a contextual understanding of their results alongside other structural data.
• manage and prioritise the demands from multiple projects.

Essential Requirements:

• PhD or BSc with 5+ years of relevant laboratory-based experience in the design, execution and analysis of HDX-MS experiments for antibody/protein/ligand interactions.
• Experienced with Waters data processing software packages (PLGS) and DynamX™.
• Practical knowledge Waters HDX-MS system.
• Use of structural visualisation tools (PyMOL, Chimera or similar).
• Experienced with HDX-MS experiments using NBE and NCE molecules.
• Excellent organisational, communication, record keeping and team-working abilities.

Desirable Requirements:

• HDX-MS analysis of membrane proteins.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of Waters LC/MS equipment.
• Practical ability with Native MS, ion mobility MS, SEC-MS or intact mass LC/MS.
• Proven track record of publications related to mass spectrometry in peer reviewed journals.
• Appreciation of recombinant protein expression systems and PTMs.
• Working knowledge of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap MS systems.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you interested in a new and dynamic change in career pathway? Do you have excellent communication skills and attention to detail? Are you patient focused and motivated to offer new treatments and treatment pathways to our patient population?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Nurse to join our Frimley Health Research and Development department. The post may require the post holder to assist in other specialities and will be primarily based at Wexham Park Hospital. The candidate may be required to work across all Frimley Health main sites and satellite sites and hence required a car and a valid UK driving licence.

We are looking for a motivated, skilful, patient focused individual with excellent communication skills and time management to join our team. Good IT and accuracy skills are essential. Team work is at the forefront of our success. Previous knowledge and experience of ophthalmic nursing and research experience is an advantage but not essential.

The position requires a registered nurse to work within the Frimley Health Research team. The team currently recruits and manages patients in commercial and non commercial studies, involving new treatments and treatment pathways as well as retrospective data collection. Clinical work and administrative work play and important part for this post.

Experience in Ophthalmology would be advantageous

The purpose of the post is to deliver clinical trials at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust .

As a clinical research nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

You will work collaboratively with KSS CRN, other Research staff and the existing clinical trials team and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs).

You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider MDT in the management of your own caseload of clinical trial studies and patients. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, research methods and in-depth working knowledge of local, national and international research regulations. You will be supporting junior staff in their development and training and will involve in activities to raise the research profile of the organisation.



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients whilst working as part of the MDT. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery

Identify suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant MDT meetings

Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in the medical notes

Ensure trial consent protocols are adhered to

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support informed treatment choice for patients

Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) and all levels of staff regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments

Take and assist in the consent of patients and randomisation of patients to treatment arms

Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial

Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial

Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment or treatment cessation as required by trial protocols

Report and record adverse events which occur whilst patients are under trial therapy to the trial co-ordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities

Provide continuity of care to patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide specific advice and psychological support as appropriate. Refer to other specialists as required to ensure optimum patient care.

Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant

Maintain accurate patient trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients’ medical notes.

Perform phlebotomy, blood and urine spinning as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Apr 2024

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