Band 5 Research Nurse/Practitioner/ACP

Overview

The Department of Clinical Research at Musgrove Park Hospital are looking to welcome a new Research Nurse/Practitioner/AHP, specialising in the delivery of surgical research, to join their acute research team. The Acute Research Team is busy and works to set-up, deliver and manage numerous studies across departments including ED, ENT, ICU, surgery and other acute areas. The role involves assisting in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Musgrove Park Hospital. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, and facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.You will work as an integral part of the Acute Research team, coordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process. You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work are carried out in accordance with UK legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.If you are interested in research, have experience working in acute surgical settings, are motivated, can work autonomously and have great attention to detail, then this may be the job for you.At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away — and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it\''s a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialBlue Light Card access with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining and leisure activities, plus NHS-specific ..... full job details .....