Job summary Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a research nurse Band 5 or 6 based on your experience. You will be part of a team of research nurses, clinical research practitioners and administrative staff providing a comprehensive clinical research support service (including covid research). The role will involve recruitment, education, and monitoring of research participants into various research studies, along with the collection and documentation of accurate data. The post holder will be expected to put in place clear recruitment and retention strategies for participants. The Trust is part of the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Research Delivery Network (RDN) and as a Research Nurse you will be responsible for managing the care pathways of participants, patients, and carers in research studies from the Trust's active research portfolio. You will also need to maintain good communication with other members of the team, hospital departments, trial sponsors and the RDN. Main duties of the job You will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect participant care within your caseload, working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary research teams and where applicable in accordance with the UK policy framework for health and social care, The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH-GCP). The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of clinical research protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations to ensure effective running of research studies and the maintenance and compliance to appropriate research governance standards. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-COR-SO-0397 Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex Southend SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities If you are interested in this post, for full details of the Vacancy, please refer the attached JD. We look forward for your application. Job description Job responsibilities If you are interested in this post, for full details of the Vacancy, please refer the attached JD. We look forward for your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Valid ICH GCP and Informed consent certificate Clinical Research Experience Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients/staff Ability to work across several different specialities to facilitate timely recruitment and ongoing study requirements Desirable Completed/working towards Masters' degree Experience of Research Nursing Communication Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Experience of managing own workload as well as being able to work co- operatively as part of a team Personal and People Development Essential Experience of managing team and own development Able to show initiative and self-development Desirable Experience of being Nurse Principal Investigator Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Valid ICH GCP and Informed consent certificate Clinical Research Experience Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients/staff Ability to work across several different specialities to facilitate timely recruitment and ongoing study requirements Desirable Completed/working towards Masters' degree Experience of Research Nursing Communication Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Experience of managing own workload as well as being able to work co- operatively as part of a team Personal and People Development Essential Experience of managing team and own development Able to show initiative and self-development Desirable Experience of being Nurse Principal Investigator Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex Southend SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)