Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to support and develop our Clinical Research service at ESHT. Our service delivers academic and commercial national and international clinical research trials as part of the NIHR South East Clinical Research Network.We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Trials Practitioner who is interested in developing a clinical research career. The post holder will be enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking with excellent communication skills who is able to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase clinical trial activity within ESHT. The postholder will be supported to gain research knowledge and skills if they do not possess previous research experience and will be expected to work proactively and autonomously within their role once they have developed research delivery knowledge. As a Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner, you will assist in the provision and ongoing development of a comprehensive specialist clinical research service for patients and their relatives and support with clinical trial participation and safe delivery of all clinical trial care.Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job:o Regular attendance at research meetings.o Liaison with key people involved in the study including research team members, clinicians and AHP's, and Clinical Trial Units.o Opening and delivery of academic and commercial national and international clinical research studies which are HRA (Health Research Authority) approved to be delivered at ESHT.o Screening, recruitment and assessment of potential participants and consenting under supervision of research team members or clinicians.o Supporting study participants during their participation in the studyo Data collectiono Data entryo Trial Site File Maintenanceo Adherence to ICH GCPo Supporting Band 4 Clinical Research Practitioners with study activitieso Please note that this post does not require quantitative or qualitative data analysis. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LVBSMc005 Job locations Research Department Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonard's on Sea TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN / RSCN / RN(child) / RODP (Nurse Only) OR Graduate level health or science qualification or NVQ L5 in healthcare. Desirable Good Clinical Practice qualification. Clinical Trial Practitioner Accreditation / Registration (or working towards) Experience Essential Adequate level of post registration experience (nurse only). Current level of competency in a clinical specialty or Research Understanding of NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct (nurses or Registered Healthcare Professional only). Able to assess health care needs and plan and implement and assess clinical care needs. Must be aware of issues surrounding confidentiality. Clinical Current or working towards venepuncture skills, clinical assessments (vital signs, ECG's) and any other clinical assessments as required by clinical trial protocols. Patient facing clinical experience Desirable Proven understanding of clinical governance and risk management, its importance and application. Evidence of continuing professional development. Good Clinical Practice training and Research Governance Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN / RSCN / RN(child) / RODP (Nurse Only) OR Graduate level health or science qualification or NVQ L5 in healthcare. Desirable Good Clinical Practice qualification. Clinical Trial Practitioner Accreditation / Registration (or working towards) Experience Essential Adequate level of post registration experience (nurse only). Current level of competency in a clinical specialty or Research Understanding of NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct (nurses or Registered Healthcare Professional only). Able to assess health care needs and plan and implement and assess clinical care needs. Must be aware of issues surrounding confidentiality. Clinical Current or working towards venepuncture skills, clinical assessments (vital signs, ECG's) and any other clinical assessments as required by clinical trial protocols. Patient facing clinical experience Desirable Proven understanding of clinical governance and risk management, its importance and application. Evidence of continuing professional development. Good Clinical Practice training and Research Governance 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Research Department Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonard's on Sea TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)