Research Nurse
The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting developmental opportunity for a band 6 clinical research nurse post in rheumatology/MSK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of research studies, including patient screening, recruitment, informed consent processes, and data management. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
The primary base for the post is Aintree University Hospital.
To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, patient recruitment to research studies
To work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of a research team
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 ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately
To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality
Knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues
Partly responsible for submissions to research ethics committees
Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
Educational and developmental role
Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of research in progress
Liaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are 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 that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites: 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 several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. 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 en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ayren Mediana Job title: Senior Research Nurse Email address: ayren.mediana@liverpoolft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0151 529 5889
