Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Innovation
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 279-7182134-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Nurse (Cardiology)
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with specialist cardiology clinical trial experience to join our clinical trials team based at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester as a Research Nurse.
As a valued member of the team you will help people access studies and change future NHS treatments and patients' lives for the better. This exciting position will provide the ideal opportunity to develop clinical research experience and learn new skills.
Research experience is essential, we will still provide comprehensive training and support for the applicant.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week, weekday only.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with the other members of the research team to support and manage the progress of allocated clinical trials and research undertaken in the Trust, maintaining an accurate account of project status and records as required.
Work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries within and outside the NHS and develop professional relationships with other relevant organisations including non-commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors that promote the delivery of quality clinical research within UHSussex.
Proactively manage change in a manner which achieves results and drives initiatives forward along a continuum of improvement in keeping with current and forthcoming organisational strategies and health trends.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your jo
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
urney with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work within our team of clinical research nurses working mainly on the Cardiology portfolio of studies.
The post-holder will provide clinical care to patients who participate in research studies, supporting them in their decision-making to participate in trials, strict protocol adherence, data collection and entry onto relevant electronic databases, and organisation of visits, relevant tests and procedures ensuring patient safety is paramount at all times.
The post holder will also be responsible for promoting research within Trust departments and supporting colleagues and local investigators to deliver high-quality research activity to support patient care. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work as a team member and under own direction.
The post is 37.5 hours per week.
For more information contact:
Yolanda Baird
Contact Number: 01243 788122 ext 32047
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Educated to degree level or working towards or equivalent level of experience
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Desirable criteria
- Research methodology course
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of role and responsibility of research nurse
- Evidence of understanding research process 10
- Experience working on clinical trials in NHS setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience as research nurse in cardiology or stroke
Clinical
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in a clinical environment
- Prior experience/ understanding of clinical research in a clinical environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to evidence communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) across a variety of situations, departments and colleagues
- Evidence of cardiology clinical experience
- Venepuncture
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of being articulate and knowledgeable in current health care issues.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yolanda Baird
- Job title
- Senior Clinical Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Yolanda Baird 01243 788122 ext 32047
Available Monday to Friday
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