The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the (To be added by clinical area) Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation. The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study protocols. Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained. 1 The Trust reserves the right to require employees to work either temporarily or permanently at or from any other of the Trusts establishments at any time AfC number (828g) The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research. The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.