Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Research Delivery Team (ARDT) as a Research Nurse at Salford Care Organisation. This post is funded as part of the Thromboprophylaxis in Lower Limb Immobilisation (TiLLI) trial (NIHR 154716). The successful candidate will work directly on the screening, recruitment, and overall management of this important multicentre study.
TiLLI is focused on evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different pharmacological prophylaxis methods for patients with temporary lower limb immobilisation.
As a Research Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the delivery of clinical trials across the Trauma and Emergency Care and Critical Care portfolios. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Screening and recruiting eligible participants for the TiLLI trial and other studies.
2. Educating participants about the trial, ensuring they fully understand its purpose, and obtaining informed consent.
3. Collecting and recording study data accurately and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
4. Administering interventions and treatments as outlined in study protocols.
5. Monitoring participants' safety and promptly reporting any adverse events.
6. Ensuring that all study documentation is maintained and stored securely.
To be successful in this role, you need to have strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, be organised and detail orientated.
Previous proven experience working within Trauma and/or Emergency Care and/or Critical Care environment are essential for this role.
While prior experience in a clinical research setting is advantageous, it is not essential. Full training and support will be provided.
For further details about the role or the TiLLI trial, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Trust prides itself on the quality of care provided and aims to be the safest organisation in the NHS through providing safe, clean and personal care to every patient, every are unique in that we operate a joint Research & Innovation department with a communication and engagement team, improving awareness to the wider research community. We are looking for a motivated and effective communicator with a 'can do' attitude and an eye for detail; they will need to take ownership and delivery of their work with a desire to develop their research skills.
You should be organised/able to prioritise and demonstrate initiative, within the ethically approved confines of the protocol and Good Clinical Practice; able to thrive on challenges and be an effective problem solver.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
NMC Registered Nurse
Essential
7. Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing.
8. Current NMC registration OR HCPC registered.
Desirable
9. Holds current certificates in ICH/GCP and Research Governance or working towards.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
10. Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care in line with Trust/regulatory agency policies and protocols.
11. Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills.
12. Evidence of professional and clinical expertise acquired through CPD and experience.
13. Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
14. Evidence of experience at self-management within a given area.
15. Evidence of ability to work across a number of projects and to maintain documentation to the high standard.
16. Evidence of good computer literacy.
17. Competency in basic nursing skills including venepuncture, cannulation, IV infusions, performing ECGs etc.
18. Proven experience of working within a Trauma and/or Emergency Care and/or Critical Care environment.
Desirable
19. Research experience or relevant clinical experience.