Job overview

An exciting role within the award-winning Research Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

The primary role of the research nurse is to support a portfolio of mental health and dementia clinical trials across the Trust. You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for people who use our services and carers participating in clinical trials, be directly involved in the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial participants, collecting and preparing biological samples as per protocol and in the collection and documentation of accurate data.
It would be advantageous that the post holder has experience in clinical skills such as phlebotomy and medication administration. Experience in neuro-psychometric evaluation of mental health would also be beneficial.
We are committed to developing our staff in line with our Trust visions and values. There are many opportunities for personal and professional growth, ranging from clinical courses and programmes to development of clinical excellence and leadership skills.

The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

The post holder will be predominantly based at Two Bridges, Chertsey, but will be expected to attend events and meetings across the Trust’s catchment area.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities
• Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial participants whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Identify suitable people who use our services for entry into clinical trials
• Maintain accurate documentation of participants events in progress notes
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to participants (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial

• Phlebotomy and cannulation training, up to date  IV drugs/ IV therapy  administration competency
  • Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment or treatment cessation as required by trial protocols
  • Report and record adverse events which occur whilst patients are under trial therapy to the trial co-ordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities
  • Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant
  • Maintain accurate participants trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in participants case notes

Working for our organisation

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!