Clinical Research Nurse

Salary: £42,600 – £45,600 per year

Clinical Research Nurse (3-4 vacancies)

(Electronic Health Records used to advance Clinical Trials and Drug Development)

Home based in the Greater Manchester area – 30 miles MAX from City centre

Base Salary £ PA

Solution — The “data” held within Electronic Health records is analysed and interpreted by software and that is subsequently used as a service that advances drug development. The data is used to direct research and deliver tangible benefits to research-based companies – BIG PHARMA developing new pharmaceutical products / drugs. The solutions afford clinical customers a real time “live” searchable database that provides a wealth of information to assist companies’ developing pioneering lifesaving drugs and devices cutting development time, saving money, and impacting the health of millions globally. Their technology connects electronic health records (EHRs) across primary and secondary care, and enables rapid patient recruitment, reduces clinical trial development time and costs. It also increases responsiveness to patient safety through near real-time monitoring. This technology could be applied to any established health economy across the globe. This has the potential to change the way that clinical trials are conducted in the future by ensuring drugs get to market faster and therefore improving patient outcomes.

Ideal Candidate –

Candidates will either currently be –

• Working in a Clinical Research capacity
• Working in a commercial nursing / education role
• Exceptional, motivate, driven and commercially astute nurses looking to move into research / commercial.

It is significantly advantageous if candidates have a good / thorough understanding of the primary care setting.

It is essential all applicants have good IT skills and can travel extensively throughout the NW region and are happy to adopt a flexible approach to work – the role is not strictly 9-5pm! Candidates need to be confident, self-motivated, and driven.

Role –

As a Research Nurse, you will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the delivery of clinical research studies. You will liaise with clinical investigators, sponsor companies and external vendors to manage trial protocols. At all times you will be expected to deliver high quality research ensuring participant safety and welfare. The nature of the work is unpredictable, and you will be expected to be flexible and responsive to manage various aspects of the job at short notice. You will be expected to participate fully in your own personal development.

Ensure that all research is delivered in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines 

Ensure familiarity with risk issues pertaining to confidentiality of participant and research related documentation (General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and Caldicott Review 2013)

Ensure compliance with all study protocols and study supporting documents

Responsible for managing multiple sites from set up to closure. To include identification and recruitment of patients in accordance with study protocols and to agreed targets and timelines

Responsibility for participant screening, eligibility, and provision of information to facilitate effective informed consent or assent

Responsible for recording, reporting, and escalating adverse drug reactions and adverse events, according to study protocol and Clinical Trial Regulations

Responsible for the processing and shipment of biological samples

Collaborating with any investigations and subsequent management

Contribute to research governance processes including critical incident reporting in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Ensure clear and accurate records and documentation to support and record all research activity using databases, software and electronic health care records as required. Work collaboratively with data managers and clinical research monitors to ensure timely resolution of data queries

· Investigator Site File maintenance

· Participate in audits and inspections as required

· Support and execute all activities in line with ISO standards where relevant (ISO 9001:2015)

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary
• 27 day’s annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• The ability to work from home
• Modern offices in Central Manchester
• Positive and supportive environment
• Access to training resources
• Exposure to different industries
• Access to collaborative workspace
• Stakeholder Pension
• Childcare Vouchers