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To support the UK government drive to make the UK a global leader in reserch delivery by reducing clinical trial set-up times and increasing opportunities to participate in research, the postholders will provide expert and specialist advice and hands on support for our delivery teams with feasibility, set-up and delivery of research studies from a clinical aspect to achieve first patient first visit in line with these national drivers.

As part of an innovative pilot project, the first year in post for both roles will involve the majority of the week focusing on study set-up across all our delivery teams. The work plan and priorities for these specialised nurse roles will be evaluated after the first year and, as required, continued or refined in line with the dynamic research delivery landscape and national R&D objectives.

The remainder of the time you will provide operational support for our team of Senior Research Nurses/AHPs in the delivery and oversight of speciality portfolios and the individual teams of Research Nurses, AHPs, clinical trial assistants and clinical trial administrators. You will also support participant recruitment, consent and research visits as required.   

In-house training will be provided where required to enhance the specialist elements of the role. 

These posts will report directly to the  R&D Head of Nursing and Healthcare Professions and will work closely with the Research Matrons, Lead Nurses/AHPs.  research coordinators and central office colleagues.

MAIN DUTIES:

•    Supporting the set-up and delivery of all new studies requiring delivery team support
•    Oversight of study set-up metrics, reporting and performance monitoring. 
•    Early identification and escalation of any issues affecting study set-up or achieving the first patient first visit within required timelines.
•    Supporting costing and capacity assessments for new studies (utilising the UKCRF Network Study Intensity Tool)
•    Contributing to study feasibility and prioritisation.
•    Team Leadership and Management duties as required
• Participant-facing activity to include conducting on-site research, delivery and participant study visits

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You will be an Experienced Research Nurse (NMC Registered)  who has a sound knowledge in a varied portfolio of studies with a strong background in clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products.  You will be able to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in study set-up and delivery of complex interventional studies and commercial trials on time and to target.  You will have a good understanding of assessing costs and capacity for research studies from a delivery team perspective.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to a multidisciplinary team. 
You will be competent in a range of databases and IT applications. (EDGE, Microsoft applications, ODP).
You will be able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritise your workload to meet strict deadlines.

This role requires full onsite working to support the clinical delivery teams and patient activity.

This is a full-time role, 30 hours over 4 days would be considered.  A 1-year secondment will be considered for the right candidate.
Interviews will be held in person at Southampton General Hospital.