Primary Care Clinical Research Nurse

GP Federation Support Unit
Belfast
6 days ago
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JOBTITLE:Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN)-Primary Care Clinical Research Nurse SALARY:£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro-rata HOURS:37.5 hours per week Applications for part-time working will be considered based on business need, minimum 0.6 WTE / 22.5 hours per week. LOCATION:Eastern FSU, 1 Bradford Court, Belfast The NICRN Primary Care Clinical Research Nurse will work as a member of the NICRN to support and promote the practice of clinical research. The role will support the aims of the NICRN, working in partnership with key stakeholders to secure the achievement and maintenance of national targets, including the accrual of patients into trials and other high-quality studies, within the network. The postholder will co-ordinate a portfolio of clinical trials and as part of the multi- professional team, is responsible for identification, screening and recruitment of research participants, thereafter, supporting their care, management, and follow-up in clinical trials adhering to local and national regulatory, research and professional guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures. Essential Criteria: Registered Adult Nurse First level on the NMC Register Willing to undertake Qub research module Delivering clinical trials from protocol to patient within 12 months. 3 years post registration nursing experience with at least 2 years specialist knowledge in an acute setting or in the implementation and conduct of randomised Clinical trials Willing to work flexible hours when required. Full current driving licence (valid in the UK) and have access to a car at the closing date or have **access to a form of transport which will permit the Applicant to carry out the duties of the training post in full. **This relates only to any person who has declared that they have a disability that debars them from driving. For full essential/desirable criteria and further information, please see the application pack. Please note application is via our application form only and not the NI Jobs CV, once you click on Apply now, we will be notified, and you will receive an application pack by email. The closing date for submission of completed applications is 12 noon Friday 25th April 2025 It will be necessary to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post GP Federations are Equal Opportunities employers. Skills: nurse primary care clinical research medical

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