Senior Research Nurse - Ophthalmology
Band 7
Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18 hours per week
Job ref
287-CEF-377-25
Department name
LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)
Site
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/12/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated senior research nurse to join the ophthalmology research team at Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
As an ophthalmology band 7 research nurse you will be working alongside the Research Matron and an experienced research team.
The department works on a wide range of studies in a variety of ophthalmic conditions, working with the University, and participation in the various phases of clinical trials.
You will work closely with the research team to meet delivery targets; you will have support from working closely with the Clinical Eye Research business team.
You will have proven leadership skills and demonstrable experience working on clinical trials and as part of a multi-disciplinary staff. You will need excellent project management skills and be able to troubleshoot, and work with study monitors.
Day to day leadership and management will be a part of your remit, to deliver the studies to time and target, this will include research practitioners, and support staff.
Main duties of the job
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical research. Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times. Liaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams. Educational and developmental role. Good project management skills. To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation. To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent. To ensure that the patient's health and safety are paramount in all procedures that takes place for trial purposes. To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust and Departmental protocols. To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval. The analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation and publication. Deliver presentations within LUHFT and to other services and agencies. To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry, and patient
support.
To carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including clinical examination of patients, venepuncture and venous cannulation, vital. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately on alert values. To be involved in the education of patients with regard to various aspects of disease within the speciality. To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance EU Directive, ICH GCP Guidelines. To work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and scope of professional conduct. To report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department for professional support and guidance. To have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data. To co-operate with Specialist Nurses within the speciality. To keep up-to-date with relevant
medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements. To attend courses, research meetings, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research. To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinical supervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about, and comply with all details of the trials. Undertake first-line management responsibilities as and when necessary within the role. To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of clinical trials and in-house studies in the field of Speciality. To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team. To undertake the ordering of necessary goods and supplies as necessary.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Attendance on recent courses and/or study days on research
- Post-registration Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or equivalent
- Clinical qualification / in venepuncture and IV cannulation or equivalent 1 st level degree or studying towards Research Qualifications * Clinical Examination Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable previous experience within the research speciality
- Demonstrable previous experience working within research
- Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in the NHS, Universities and Industry
Desirable criteria
- Experience of patient education and counselling, e.g. providing lifestyle advice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials
- Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Research Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office)
- Skills in administration of research and project management
- Ability to use a personal computer, (computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office / EDCL)
- Ability to work independently and prioritise / own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope in a highly demanding environment
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Supervision of staff / research teams Appraisal and interviewing skills
- Skills required to assist in developing new protocols
- Good communication, presentational, training and interpersonal skills
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced).
From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.
Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.
All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.
As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.
If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
Job Description (PDF, 262.5KB)
Risk ID (PDF, 344.6KB)
Life at LUHFT Benefits (PDF, 333.2KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Sandra Taylor
Job title
Deputy Matron
Email address
Telephone number
0151 706 3873
Additional information
Lindy Gee, Business Manager
0151 706 3873
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