Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner
The post holder will be a key member of the Research and Innovation (R&I) team providing specialist research and clinical care for participants enrolled in clinical research studies. They will support and promote the set-up and delivery of such studies within the Trust, demonstrating a clear commitment to patient safety. They will have responsibility for a portfolio of clinical research studies across multiple specialisms and take a lead role in development of this portfolio, by identifying new opportunities and liaising with study sponsors, internal and external parties.
Job description
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current First Level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised recent ICH-GCP training
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- First degree/ on degree pathway or relevant clinical experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the purpose of clinical research, including ICH-GCP
Desirable
- Understanding of the regulatory agencies, frameworks and legislation underpinning clinical research
- Knowledge of clinical research processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working across a variety of clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Experience of writing standard operating procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills
- Good written and analytical skills
- Ability to plan and manage workload autonomously
- Demonstrable IT skills (including use of Microsoft suite)
- Clinical skills competency in venepuncture
- Effective team working across professional and organisation boundaries
Desirable
- Involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice
- Co-ordination of specialist patient care pathways
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Some flexibility in working hours to meet service need
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or to attend research related meetings (as required)
About the employer
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.