Senior Research Officer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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This post is open to highly motivated health care professionals with extensive research experience in the neurology clinical environment.

The appointee will take a leading role in working on a portfolio of Respiratory studies


The post holder will be independently responsible be responsible for the coordination and running of complex clinical trials both commercial and non-commercial and other types clinical research in the Trust You will need significant knowledge & experience of delivering clinical research studies in the clinical setting and considerable exposure to research conducted in the NHS.

Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels is essential.


The post holder will be working independently across all NUH sites depending of the needs of the clinical trials service.

Full support and training will be provided by to the post holder.


We are changing the lives of millions of people through outstanding clinical research developed by world-leading clinicians, academics and scientists in Nottingham.


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff.

We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.

Clinical research is central to the care we provide for every patient.

We deliver over 400 clinical trials across all specialties working as part of the healthcare team, supported by experts in every part of the research process.


Our NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is translating research discoveries into new treatments for common diseases including asthma and arthritis.

Central to our research is Nottingham's expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).


Supporting all of our research is the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility; providing infrastructure, skills and knowledge essential to the delivery of high quality experimental medicine research for adults and children.


Through our dedicated Research Futures multi-professional school, we support the development of knowledge, skills and careers for all clinical and non-clinical roles in research.

Our vision is to drive the next generation of scientific discovery and enable every member of our research workforce to realise their full potential.


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Research and Communication

Administer, co-ordinate and manage the collection of data relating to ongoing clinical studies in the portfolio.

Screen, identify, recruit and follow-up appropriate patients for clinical studies.

Demonstrate excellence and professionalism in all modes of communication: in writing, in person, via telephone and using 'new' media.


Carry out and/or monitor all trial-related and other research clinical care procedures for research participants to the highest safety standards.

Demonstrate keyboard, word processing and database skills, adapting to the required needs of specialist and trial-specific systems.

Perform trial and other research procedures competently and in accordance with local Trust policies e.g. ECG, sample processing, pregnancy testing, venepuncture, I.V cannulation.


Ensure that the processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to ensure safe handling and quality.

Take responsibility for seeking consent from patients and relatives and/or provide support to medical colleagues in doing so. Approach patients and/or relatives during their inpatient stay to gain retrospective informed consent where appropriate.


Liaise with clinical research associates involved in specific clinical trials and report any concerns or safety problems to the appropriate authority.

Undertake research work competently under mínimal supervision.

Maintain accurate records and other documentation appropriate to the individual trials.

Take responsibility for groups of research patients in specific trials to coordinate all aspects of their participation.


Contribute to the efficient set-up of new clinical trials as required and take the role of lead on individual trials to improve continuity and effectiveness.

Ensure all trials are carried out in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines.


Represent at investigator meetings and research conferences associated with clinical trials and as an advocate for NHS research and evidence-based care.

Ensure G.P.s are informed of, and updated on their patients' participation in clinical trials in the portfolio where required.

Ensure that the rights, dignity and confidentiality of research participants and their families are protected at all times.

Actively maintain and promote effective communication within the depa
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