Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This post will include shift patterns, nights and weekends.)
- Job ref
- 287-CEF-320-25
- Employer
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Liverpool Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a Phase 1 accredited unit, the first NHS trust in England and Wales to achieve this standard.
The facility undertakes and delivers clinical trials in patients and healthy volunteers with a particular emphasis on early phase research.
Patients and volunteers are seen in comfortable surroundings ultimately improving the experience for participants in Clinical Trials.
This is a band 5 Research Nurse post with the potential progression to a band 6, in accordance to Annex 20 Agenda for change.
The post holder must meet the band 6 competencies in order to move onto the Band 6 Job description.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support with early phase clinical trials and work closely with the Operational team.
They will assist with all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials under supervision.
The post holder will assist the Clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.
To undertake participant study visits, screening clinics and clinical trial procedure including coordinating special tests in other departments.
To carry out the collection, processing of samples according to protocol requirements.
To carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions, including venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, and vital sign recording.
To keep accurate records and prepare for audits and inspections.
To have an understanding of clinical research including ethics and drug development.
The post holder will ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. They will maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.
The post does include shifts patterns including night shifts and weekends. The post holder will provide on call nursing cover outside of normal working hours for the CRF on occasion and by arrangement to assist and provide support to the CRF Physician on call.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist with all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (Band 6 and above)
To assist with the day to day management of research studies with supervision as part of a research team
To assist with recruitment targets under supervision of the Research Team
To ensure that all data is collected and managed accurately
To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols
To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework
To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.
To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
To assist with patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry and patient support
To carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering of intra-venous drugs and vital sign recording
To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert values
To ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes
To be responsible for the setting up of workbooks or other forms of capturing source data.
To be responsible for hosting Monitoring visits including ensuring that source data and Study Master Files are up to date and complete prior to each monitoring visit
To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust and Departmental protocols.
To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed in a timely manner, accurately and efficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP) Guidelines
To have computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data
To be aware of relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements
To attend courses, research network meetings, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research
To have an understanding to the relevance of research to health care delivery and to be aware of research problems with the speciality
To participate in the education and development of student nurses
It is anticipated that the individual post-holder will meet the following requirements of the post;
An interest in the research speciality is desirable
To possess computer skills
To have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective time management skills
Competent in the skills of venepuncture and IV cannulation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse, with current NMC registration.
- Diploma in Nursing 1st Level required or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office)
- Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies.
Desirable criteria
- Study days on research
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data (e.g. the abstraction and coding of medical data, computer data entry, statistical analysis, report generation and data validation)
- Previous experience in clinical research studies, research projects (protocols and study documentation)
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
- An understanding of Research protocols and skills in administration of research and project management Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
- An awareness of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
- An awareness of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work on own initiative
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
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
- Arun Vamadevan
- Job title
- Matron- CRF
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 706 4861
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