Job overview

Band 6 - Fixed Term 12 months

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinical Research Nurse to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research.  The post holder will join a team of research nurses who are currently supporting the delivery of commercial and non-commercial National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio research studies across a wide range of specialties. This role will involve identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process as well as providing support to study teams and clinicians carrying out research.  Additionally, the post-holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS. 

The post is full-time for 12 months and based within the Research and Development Department at Lantern Centre, Preston.  The post holder will work as an ‘agile’ worker and therefore can be expected to work from different sites across the Trust on a regular basis.  

Main duties of the job

LSCFT would like to establish a Research Nurse post to support research activity across the Trust. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the Senior Research Nurse, Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Research Department, Northwest Clinical Research Network and Trust colleagues in order to support the active research portfolio at the Trust. 

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain these key working relationships and ensure all studies across the organisation, within the portfolio, are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.

Working for our organisation

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

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