Clinical Research Nurse

Are you an experienced research nurse who's keen to transition into working in a mental health & community setting?

Or are you an experienced mental health research who would thrive using your clinical expertise in a research delivery setting?, This rolewill be basedinthe Research Delivery Team,working across bothCentral andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation TrustandWest London NHS Trust,to ensure people with mental health, dementia, learning disabilities, neurodegenerative and neurology problems, and those receiving community carehave access to research opportunities.The appointed candidate will be expected to undertake patient-facing duties as part of this role.

The postholder will provide supportand supervisionto the Clinical Research Assistantsand Research Delivery Interns, as well as working closely with theClinical Research Practitioners/Nurses, and Research Delivery Managers, carrying out a range of dutiesto ensure we effectively deliver research, including complex and commercial clinical trials, across theorganisations.

The day-to-day of the role will involve coordinating our complex and commercial clinical trials, working closely with PIs, trial teams, clinical teams and wider delivery team to identify eligible participants. The postholder will be responsible for completing screening/baseline visits to clinical research trials, including completing psychometric measures and collecting biological samples, as well as supporting with intervention delivery such as dispensing trial medications or other clinical interventions where trained.

The Research Delivery Service is a diverse,socialand outgoing team. As part of your role,you'llhave the opportunity to try outnew ideasin response to challenges that arise, with the support of your manager and wider team. We believe in succeeding together, not despiteone another.

Therole will also bring opportunities to develop yourresearch and clinical knowledge into a career in research. For example,previousresearchinternshave now gone ontobecomeresearch assistants, datamanagersand research facilitators. We also work with other Research Delivery Services in London underNoclorwhich provides opportunities for shared learning and creative thinking. In addition, we are an outgoing and social team who encourage,motivateand support one another.

The Research Delivery Service works with a diverse population inNorth WestLondonand it is important to us that we reflect this. Our diverse team and leadership team are examples of how we embrace,celebrateand learn from each other's cultures which helps to shape our clinical practices when interacting with our clients. Furthermore, it is key that team members uphold our values and work together for our clients with respect,dignityand compassion.