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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Milton Keynes
  • 13d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a degree-educated registered nurse with clinical experience, multitasking skills, and research knowledge, along with strong communication and organizational abilities.
  • You will promote clinical trial participation, recruit and monitor patients, maintain records, collaborate with teams, and ensure service delivery per research network standards.

Requirements

  • 1. Registered nurses, educated to a degree level, with substantial clinical nursing experience
  • 2. Ability to multitask
  • 3. Resourceful
  • 4. Patient centred
  • 5. Able to work in clinical settings as well as an office (IT, e-calendars, virtual meetings, data management, etc)
  • 6. Prior experience in research delivery prioritised
  • 7. Sound clinical base
  • 8. Ability to process complex information
  • 9. Assuredness
  • 10. Gaining insight and experience into research governance, delivery and process which leads to evidence-based practice
  • 11. Strengthens communication, organisational skills and multidisciplinary working
  • 12. Sponsorship is not available currently
  • 13. Maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records
  • 14. Strong collaboration with clinical teams and support departments
  • 15. Continually striving to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes
  • 16. Delivery of the service level agreement with the Thames Valley and South Midlands Clinical Research Network (TVSMCRN) is an essential component of this role

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will work within the Research Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with a primary aim of promoting the entry of patients into clinical trials across the Trust.
  • The post holder will work within the Generic Research team with a focus on DOCC, though working across other areas as work demands.
  • The purpose of the job is to raise awareness of, deliver, and follow-up on clinical trials, increasing the number of patients recruited in line with National Institute for Health Research high level objectives.
  • Central to this role is the recruitment, education and monitoring of the patient entering a clinical trial.
  • The maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post.
  • The post holder will work closely with clinical teams and support departments as and where required, continually striving to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes.
  • Delivery of the service level agreement with the Thames Valley and South Midlands Clinical Research Network (TVSMCRN) is an essential component of this role.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Clinical Research Nurse.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are 1x 37.5 hrs/week on a Fixed Term Contract until 27/03/2026 and 1x 37.5 hrs/week on a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

Is prior experience in research delivery required?

Yes, prior experience in research delivery is prioritized for this position.

Where will the post holders be working?

The post holders will be working within the Research Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

What is the primary aim of this position?

The primary aim of this position is to promote the entry of patients into clinical trials across the Trust.

Is sponsorship available for this position?

No, sponsorship is not available currently for this position.

What are some essential responsibilities of the Clinical Research Nurse?

Essential responsibilities include the recruitment, education, and monitoring of patients entering clinical trials, as well as maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Zoey Horne, Senior Research Nurse, via email at zoey.horne@mkuh.nhs.uk.

When are the interviews scheduled for this position?

Interviews for this position are scheduled for 5th June 2025.

What qualities are being sought in candidates for this role?

Candidates should be able to multitask, be resourceful, patient-centered, and able to work in both clinical settings and office environments.

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services for more than 400,000 people every year. Our mission: "Milton Keynes is a hospital committed to learning, to honesty, and to the best possible care and experience for every patient, every time."​ About us: Milton Keynes Hospital occupies a 60-hectare site to the south of the city centre. We are a medium sized district general hospital, serving Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The hospital has approximately 400 inpatient beds, and provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services. We have a busy A&E Department that manages all medical, surgical and child health emergency admissions. As our local population grows, we continue to develop our facilities. In addition to providing general acute services, Milton Keynes Hospital increasingly provides more specialist services, including cancer care, cardiology and oral surgery. We have responsibility for treating premature babies born locally. Some of the babies we treat are born as early as 24 weeks old (16 weeks early), and weigh as little as 500 grams.