Job summary Are you a passionate and dedicated healthcare professional looking to expand your career in clinical research? Join our dynamic Research & Development team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Research Nurse, where you'll play a key role in advancing patient care through innovative research studies. This opportunity is for a Nurse to work within the Research and Development Department supporting a range of both non-commercial and commercial research studies across the Trust, with particular emphasis on the cardiology department. We value our Research Nurses highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised so that you can conduct research safely as part of the South West Research Network. Providing a career pathway for further development within Research. Informal visits/chats are recommended - contact Helen Mills on Tel: 01823344906 or email : Helen.millssomersetft.nhs.uk Main duties of the job As Research Nurse, you'll be involved in the safe conduct of research in cardiology, vascular and potentially other areas of research as part of the South West Research Network. Key Responsibilities Recruit and support patients participating in clinical trials. Ensure informed consent and provide ongoing patient care. Collect and record accurate study data. Liaise with clinical teams, research sponsors, and study coordinators. Maintain compliance with UK and EU research governance standards. Work flexibly to meet study requirements, including occasional weekend work. You'll be supported to utilise a patient centred approach, have excellent communication skills and be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants whilst maximising compliance. If you're excited by the prospect of combining your clinical expertise with research, we'd love to hear from you About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1200 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare ProfessionalMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postAbility to evaluate the significance of researchAble to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practiceThorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditionsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Desirable Basic Understanding of research governanceBasic knowledge of research methodologyKnowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery Experience Essential Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/SurgeryRecent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Flexible working arrangementsCommitted to further professional developmentExcellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)Remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamGood listening skills Desirable Previous experience of data collection. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Ability to work at different locations across SFT sitesWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare ProfessionalMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postAbility to evaluate the significance of researchAble to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practiceThorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditionsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Desirable Basic Understanding of research governanceBasic knowledge of research methodologyKnowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery Experience Essential Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/SurgeryRecent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Flexible working arrangementsCommitted to further professional developmentExcellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)Remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamGood listening skills Desirable Previous experience of data collection. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.Ability to work at different locations across SFT sitesWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)