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Job overview

Do you want to be part of our expanding, dynamic research team? Are you an NMC Registered Nurse or Midwife interested in Research? 

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join the Clinical Research Delivery team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an ideal role for an experienced Nurse who would enjoy learning with our flexible, dynamic, collaborative award winning team.

The Research Nurse co-ordinates the day to day management of the research portfolio, requiring a flexible approach with good communication, clinical and organisational skills. We will provide continuing education and support your professional development to enable you to fulfil the role and develop your career.

We work across the trust in Amersham, High Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville sites.

The new Research and Innovation centre at Stoke Mandeville hospital is a fully equipped, purpose-built facility designed to be a welcoming environment for staff and research participants.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for coordinating the day to day management of research studies, offering our patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, collecting & processing samples, monitoring patient safety and maintaining accurate confidential records. You will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to champion research.

To fulfil this role, you will require good communication skills, both oral and written. You should be able to work as a team member and as an autonomous practitioner.  You will be expected to be flexible, organised, have good computer skills, enjoy attention to detail and demonstrate good clinical skills. Patient safety and advocacy is central to this role.

You will work within the Trust policies and guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Trial Protocols, NMC guidelines, Research Governance Framework and ICH-Good Clinical Practice.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.