Clinical Research Nurse/ Clinical Research Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Please note that previous applicants do not need to apply to
this vacancy.

Are you interested in discovering new information and
knowledge? Keen to explore new processes, devices or treatments to improve
patient outcomes? Are you naturally curious, constantly seeking answers and
passionate about research?

The Research and Innovation Department are looking for an
enthusiastic and motivated person to undertake the role of Clinical Research
Nurse/CRP, working on a variety of projects.
We are a hugely enthusiastic team with a thriving research portfolio of
studies. Our work ranges from small scale observational studies to large scale
multinational clinical trials within a wide range of conditions. Our team
includes Clinical Research Nurses/Practitioners, Data Assistants and Research
Facilitators.

We work closely with our clinical teams to offer CDDFT
patients the opportunity to take part in research, seeking new treatments and
better outcomes.

This is a band 5 role. Full training will be
provided as per individual requirements.

Main duties of the job

Facilitate recruitment and delivery of NIHR portfolio
studies across all sites of County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.

Increase recruitment of NIHR portfolio research by working
in clinical settings and with clinical colleagues within CDDFT.

To manage a range of portfolio studies overseeing timely set
up, recruitment and close down of studies.

To provide holistic care to all research participants
throughout the duration of them taking part in research studies.

To maintain effective and professional links with care
groups via informal ways and attend regular governance meetings

Engage with trial teams to ensure all research activity is
conducted in a timely manner and in accordance with protocol

Identify any barriers to research within CDDFT
and work with care groups and support departments to facilitate smooth running
of studies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience of working on NIHR funded clinical research studies in the NHS.

Desirable

  • Previous experience at NHS Band 5
  • Project co-ordination

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • Registered CRP (or working towards registration status)
  • Educated to Diploma/Degree level, or equivalent experience
  • GCP Trained

Desirable

  • Post graduate study in healthcare/ research.
  • Training in Informed Consent

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • CRP Registration (or working towards)

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work with complex databases.
  • Report writing and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of informed consent process.
  • Basic knowledge of current UK trials portfolio.
  • Knowledge of NIHR, RRDN and Research Governance Framework.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NIHR and Research Governance Framework
  • Awareness of changing trends within health and research
  • Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
  • Laboratory experience (i.e. use of centrifuge etc)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.