Description

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in their career in clinical research. You will work on a wide range of leading clinical trials with a multifunctional team, broadening your skills and helping pharmaceutical companies progress new medicines to market. The position will be clinic based at our Nottingham site and our facility is made up of 85 beds across 6 wards which has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a fulltime and permanent role with shift work including nights and weekends.
We also offer free and secure onsite parking.

The Candidate
No prior clinical research experience is required, a full training programme is provided.
We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and supportive company offering full training and career progression opportunities. Immediate Life Support training will also be provided.

Your main responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of study participants is the highest priority at all times
Perform study related procedures such as cannulation, venepuncture, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, collection of blood samples., in accordance with ICH-GCP
Utilise nursing assessment skills to support general well-being of study participants and potential adverse events. Document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed including administration of concomitant medications
Utilise your skills, knowledge and clinical judgement to assess vital signs
Provide a lead role in responding to emergency situations. Participate in training scenarios and support the Training and Compliance Team with ILS training of non-clinical staff.
Use prior clinical experience and knowledge to assist clinical leads and deputies with the preparation of clinical trials.
Review, check and maintain compliance of emergency equipment in line with phase 1 accreditation scheme requirements.
Administration of dosage forms inclusive of various routes and devices in accordance with the study specific protocol
To record data obtained in a timely manner according to the protocol
Support the clinical team to ensure that source data completion is to a high standard
Quality control checking of eSource and paper source documents
To obtain Nurse Led Informed Consent by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures in conjunction with ICF.
Monitor compliance within the clinical unit and support audit readiness at all times
Lead by example to encourage professional conduct and ensure clinical excellence is maintained across the clinic.
Support activities in other departments as deemed necessary to support the needs of the business
Monitor and enforce good infection control practices and provide infection control training for all clinic staff
Assist senior nursing staff with hepatitis b staff vaccination programme
Support training and mentorship for both new and existing members of the clinic team


We want to hear from candidates who have:

Full RGN registration (or equivalent) or in the process of completing your NMC registration
Equivalent (or higher) nursing experience of NHS band 5
A minimum of 12 months post graduate experience is desirable but not essential
A high attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT literacy


If you are ready for a new challenge in a role that offers significant training and career progression opportunities, then please get in touch.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Company Benefits

A competitive salary and generous benefits package
Enhanced pay allowance when working night shifts
Funded RCN revalidation fee
Excellent training and development opportunities by a dedicated in-house training team
Immediate Life Support (ILS) full training provided and completed in one day
An exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business


Eligibility to Work in the UKPlease note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. If you require sponsorship, we will be unable to progress your application or make an offer of employment.
As this is a permanent role, we are also unable to accept applications from candidates on a Graduate Visa.