Remote Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Innovation Delivery Team, the position available :


5 hours on a fixed term or secondment for 12 months


The post holder will have experience within an acute care environment and an interest in working in clinical trials. Formal training will be given if needed including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Informed Consent in research. The post holder will be required to work across both sites, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) as well as being flexible to cover unsocial hours including some weekends. The post holder will be line managed by a Senior Research Nurse in the team and will be fully supported by our experienced Research Delivery Team
This role will involve all aspects of research study co-ordination and recruitment of participants into research studies within allocated specialties, in particular, within the acute sector, although other areas will be required according to demand. This post holder will initially work on Diabetes, Stroke and Cardiovascular Research through a combination of acute, outpatient and remote visits but will extend to other specialties. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly with all members of the research team and relevant multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of specialties in particular the acute care sector.


assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion and exclusion criteria, receive informed consent and provide ongoing information, education and support to clinical trial patients as well as perform trial specific clinical observations and assessments, collect specimens and administer treatments as directed by trial protocols including the administration of medications including injections


- have excellent attention to detail especially during data collection.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
To work under the direction of the Lead Research Nurse and Senior Research Nurses to meet the fluctuating demands of the Trust research portfolio.


To support and embed clinical research in allocated clinical specialties as required.


Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clinical trial patients including safe administration of treatments and medications including injections such as vaccines that are given within the context of a clinical trial and reporting of any serious adverse events to all relevant personnel.


Contribute to the set-up of research studies within the wider research team. Liaise with the Research Governance Team, Principal Investigators, support departments, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a thorough feasibility process.


Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted according to the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and EU Clinical Trials Directive EU2001/20EC Good Clinical Practice.


Assist in the selection and recruitment of participants in compliance with study inclusion and exclusion criteria. Receive informed consent and provide ongoing information, education and support to clinical trial patients (and their carers).


Comply with Trust policies and guidelines and follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures.


Ensure research records are accurately maintained including, but not limited to: records in nursing/medical notes, Electronic Patient Records, case report forms and research site files. Identify strategies for recruiting patients into research. Encourage initiatives to increase patient involvement and assist in achieving targets for patient recruitment, speed and quality of research.


Act as a training resource to other members of the clinical team and a contact point in matters concerning trial patients and research protocols.


Operate within the financial constraints of the funding available for research studies.


Support the embedding of clinical research within our Trust. Contribute to strategies that inform Trust staff of current clinical trial activity/progress.


Work flexibly within the delivery team according to the requirements of different clinical trials.


Identify own learning needs and proactively seek educational and training opportunities to develop and maintain competency.
ICH Good Clinical Practice and Research Goverance training


Understanding of clinical trials and research in a healthcare setting including knowledge of GCP and Research Governance
Experience of working in acute care clinical environment

Management or supervision of junior staff
Demonstration experience in using Microsoft office and related packages

Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust