Senior Clinical Research Nurse

The post holder will be required to: • Review the research portfolio for hosted studies, assessing feasibility and supporting the coordination of study set-up and delivery at site. • Investigate and report on participant recruitment challenges, identifying solutions to improve study performance. • Ensure research activity is embedded within clinical teams by maintaining it as a standing agenda item in clinical and Trust-wide meetings. • Engage and influence support services, including radiology, pathology and pharmacy, to enable effective research delivery. • Promote research opportunities to staff and patients through local and national awareness initiatives. • Work as an autonomous practitioner, playing a key role in the organisation, coordination and management of clinical trials within the Trust. • Provide leadership to research staff, supporting the development of the team and contributing to continuous improvement in research delivery and nursing practice. • Ensure all research activity safeguards patient wellbeing and is conducted in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements. • Act as a specialist resource and advisor to clinical teams on the application of research within practice. • Maintain robust systems to ensure that all essential study documentation is accurate, traceable and stored appropriately in line with regulatory requirements. • Ensure all studies are appropriately registered, approved and managed through the Trusts Innovation, Research & Development (IR&D) processes prior to commencement, with amendments reported in a timely manner. • Lead on the recruitment, consent, education and monitoring of patients participating in clinical trials. • Work closely with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams to support patients throughout the research pathway, providing information and acting as an advocate. • Take responsibility for the coordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, ensuring continuity of care and study delivery. • Participate in and support delivery of education programmes, identifying and meeting the training needs of research staff and wider teams. • Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership, fostering a culture that: • Engages, enables and empowers others • Uses coaching to support learning and quality improvement • Promotes effective team working and collaboration across services • Meet the travel requirements of the role, including holding a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate). Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to: • Review the research portfolio for hosted studies, assessing feasibility and supporting the coordination of study set-up and delivery at site. • Investigate and report on participant recruitment challenges, identifying solutions to improve study performance. • Ensure research activity is embedded within clinical teams by maintaining it as a standing agenda item in clinical and Trust-wide meetings. • Engage and influence support services, including radiology, pathology and pharmacy, to enable effective research delivery. • Promote research opportunities to staff and patients through local and national awareness initiatives. • Work as an autonomous practitioner, playing a key role in the organisation, coordination and management of clinical trials within the Trust. • Provide leadership to research staff, supporting the development of the team and contributing to continuous improvement in research delivery and nursing practice. • Ensure all research activity safeguards patient wellbeing and is conducted in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements. • Act as a specialist resource and advisor to clinical teams on the application of research within practice. • Maintain robust systems to ensure that all essential study documentation is accurate, traceable and stored appropriately in line with regulatory requirements. • Ensure all studies are appropriately registered, approved and managed through the Trusts Innovation, Research & Development (IR&D) processes prior to commencement, with amendments reported in a timely manner. • Lead on the recruitment, consent, education and monitoring of patients participating in clinical trials. • Work closely with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary teams to support patients throughout the research pathway, providing information and acting as an advocate. • Take responsibility for the coordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, ensuring continuity of care and study delivery. • Participate in and support delivery of education programmes, identifying and meeting the training needs of research staff and wider teams. • Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership, fostering a culture that: • Engages, enables and empowers others • Uses coaching to support learning and quality improvement • Promotes effective team working and collaboration across services • Meet the travel requirements of the role, including holding a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate).