Clinical Research NurseNHS

Job summary

The post holder will be a key member of the network, provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly although not exclusively across mental health and dementia.

Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the network, provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the running of a range clinical research studies across GMMH, including recruiting and supporting patients participating in studies within NIHR Northwest Research Delivery Network (NIHR NW RDN) predominantly although not exclusively across mental health and dementia.

Working as part of a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, the post holder will work collaboratively with internal teams and external organisations involved in the running of research across Greater Manchester.

The post holder will liaise with local clinical teams and study sponsors to oversee the management and delivery of study protocols, recruiting and supporting patients participating in network studies. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within research governance legislation and local policies for research.

The post holder will be identifying potential participants for a range of clinical research studies including complex interventional trials of investigational medical products. This will involve liaising with care teams and assessing patient information against study inclusion and exclusion criteria and will often involve a screening visit to determine eligibility.

Job description

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.