Job summary Are you an experienced registered nurse looking to expand your role into research? If so, then this opportunity is for you. A new opportunity has arisen within the Newcastle Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) for the position of a Band 6 Research Nurse based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The CRDC will be a new innovative team starting in April 2025 and this gives an exciting opportunity to join at the onset of its development. Applications are welcomed from a registered adult nurse who has post registration experience working within a broad range of specialty areas and/or the clinical research delivery landscape. We are looking to appoint an individual who has excellent communication and organisational skills, with effective time management and good IT skills. Someone with the ability to multi-task, has knowledge of data collection systems and has meticulous attention to detail and can work proactively and cohesively within this small friendly team. Interview Date Wednesday 07 May 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is able to: Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care. Support the team to ensure environmental standards and cleanliness are maintained in line with national and Trust Standards in the Commercial Research Delivery Centre. Support and contribute to the delivery of research participant care and nursing practice within the unit and across the Spokes, contributing to Trust projects and wider research delivery projects where required. Support the development of junior staff and students ensuring appropriate supervision and assessment is available. Lead on clinical trials whilst maintaining a high standard of care and have the skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG - or be willing to obtain these skills. Be responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. Ensure compliance with NUTH policies and procedures and adhere to the Clinical Governance framework and ICH Good Clinical Practice. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-13-002 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Following a successful bid to the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Newcastle CRDC has been set up to support the delivery of commercial studies through the region. Newcastle CRDC will be one of 15 CRDCs based in England and 4 CRDCs in the devolved nations. The core aim of the CRDC will be to increase the amount of commercial research studies in the North- East (NE) and to ensure that more people and including those from diverse communities are able to take part in research. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CRDC team and support the growing development of the CRDC research delivery team. There will be opportunity to deliver studies across the network and to support the development of innovation in research delivery in a Hub and Spoke model. The Newcastle CRDC will facilitate research delivery in the Hub at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Research Unit and into the Spokes. The Spokes include both Primary and Secondary Care, covering the geographical area between Durham and Berwick and across to Carlisle. The research that will be conducted will be very diverse and will overall cover most major medical and surgical specialties with a focus on research into treatments for chronic conditions that effect the NE population. This will include treatments for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease. In addition, it is expected that the CRDC will work with companies developing medical devices and diagnostics.The CRDC will identify and prioritise research that can be delivered through its Hub and Spoke Model with an aim to create an agile research delivery team. The team will consist of a Senior Sister, a Junior Sister, Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Assistants, a Clinical Fellow and General Practitioners. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of this team to provide clinical care to research participants and their families. The post holder will support the development and implementation of clinical research trials by providing support to the team to ensure the smooth delivery of a portfolio of studies across the Hub and Spokes. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities Following a successful bid to the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Newcastle CRDC has been set up to support the delivery of commercial studies through the region. Newcastle CRDC will be one of 15 CRDCs based in England and 4 CRDCs in the devolved nations. The core aim of the CRDC will be to increase the amount of commercial research studies in the North- East (NE) and to ensure that more people and including those from diverse communities are able to take part in research. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CRDC team and support the growing development of the CRDC research delivery team. There will be opportunity to deliver studies across the network and to support the development of innovation in research delivery in a Hub and Spoke model. The Newcastle CRDC will facilitate research delivery in the Hub at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Research Unit and into the Spokes. The Spokes include both Primary and Secondary Care, covering the geographical area between Durham and Berwick and across to Carlisle. The research that will be conducted will be very diverse and will overall cover most major medical and surgical specialties with a focus on research into treatments for chronic conditions that effect the NE population. This will include treatments for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease. In addition, it is expected that the CRDC will work with companies developing medical devices and diagnostics.The CRDC will identify and prioritise research that can be delivered through its Hub and Spoke Model with an aim to create an agile research delivery team. The team will consist of a Senior Sister, a Junior Sister, Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Assistants, a Clinical Fellow and General Practitioners. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of this team to provide clinical care to research participants and their families. The post holder will support the development and implementation of clinical research trials by providing support to the team to ensure the smooth delivery of a portfolio of studies across the Hub and Spokes. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch) oAcademic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study oMeets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship Desirable oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role oAcademic attainment at degree/masters' level Knowledge & Experience Essential oAn understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda oAn understanding of research governance and the research process oSubstantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery oEvidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency Desirable oExperience of working within speciality oExperience of supporting clinical research delivery oExperience related to information retrieval and research application oExperience of mentoring junior staff oEvidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role oExperience of project management Skills & Abilities Essential oExcellent IT knowledge/skills oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills oAdvanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG) oHigh level of organisation and time management skills oAbility to work on own initiative Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch) oAcademic attainment at diploma level and prepared to undertake degree level study oMeets Nursing and Midwifery council requirements for mentorship Desirable oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role oAcademic attainment at degree/masters' level Knowledge & Experience Essential oAn understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda oAn understanding of research governance and the research process oSubstantial post registration experience in clinical speciality area and/or clinical research delivery oEvidence of research activity and ability to demonstrate research competency Desirable oExperience of working within speciality oExperience of supporting clinical research delivery oExperience related to information retrieval and research application oExperience of mentoring junior staff oEvidence of current role expansion that can be applied to the role oExperience of project management Skills & Abilities Essential oExcellent IT knowledge/skills oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills oAdvanced clinical skills (i.e., venepuncture, cannulation, ECG) oHigh level of organisation and time management skills oAbility to work on own initiative 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)