Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Innovation
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Night shift - Monday to Friday (22:00 - 06:00))
- Job ref
- 151-ES167
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to join the Research and Innovation department at 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 Frimley Park but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including Heatherwood and Aldershot Centre for Health
Main duties of the job
- 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
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if enough applications have been received.
Previous unsuccessful candidates who have applied within the last 3 months need not apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full NMC level one registered nurse (Nurse only)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Mentorship preparation
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Collaborative/cooperative.
- Committed to self development.
- Able to draw on experience to date.
- Copes well with responsibility, pressure and emotional circumstances.
- Flexible approach to work.
- IT literate in Word, Excel and emails.
- Good organisational skills.
- Accurate with close attention to detail.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Interest in Clinical Research principles, data collection and paperwork.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and implementation of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for clinical trials.
- Venepuncture and cannulation teaching experience.
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
- Swapna Thomas
- Job title
- Head of Research
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07584385489
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