Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to join a busy, enthusiastic team providing a mixture of commercial and non-commercial research trials for metabolic medicine patients. The team comprises, Research Nurses,, Research Assistants and Clinical Trial Administrators. Working in collaboration with Research Doctors, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. The job, though demanding is rewarding being able to offer patients the opportunity to participate in novel drug therapies including early phase and gene therapy trials. Please see the attached detailed job description and responsibilities. Main duties of the job Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and delivery of research studies, whether these are academic or commercial. Good communication skills, willing to liaise with many professionals for study set up, including members of the multi-disciplinary team and Sponsor representatives. Ensure GCP adherence and compliance at all times and be able to follow complex protocols and SOP's (Trust or Sponsor). Be meticulous in record keeping, records must be complete have attention to detail and be ready to be audited at any time. Good planning and organisational skills is crucial. The post holder must be able to have excellent team working skills and be able to plan their own workload too. The Post holder will be expected to deliver the highest standard of patient care. Monitoring patients for safety, adverse events in accordance with the research protocol and NMC code of conduct. 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. Date posted 08 January 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 236-NCA-NM929-24 Job locations Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD 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:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk 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:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Blood sampling and processing skills Desirable Blood sampling and processing skills Research Experience Desirable Research Experience Documented Professional Qualification - RGN Essential RGN. Leadership Essential Able to demonstrate Leadership skills in application form. Demonstrates Team working Essential Experience of team working on application form. Proficient IT skills Essential IT skills documented on the application form. GCP Essential Has GCP certification or working towards this. Person Specification Blood sampling and processing skills Desirable Blood sampling and processing skills Research Experience Desirable Research Experience Documented Professional Qualification - RGN Essential RGN. Leadership Essential Able to demonstrate Leadership skills in application form. Demonstrates Team working Essential Experience of team working on application form. Proficient IT skills Essential IT skills documented on the application form. GCP Essential Has GCP certification or working towards this. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)