Clinical Research Nurse

MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO). We also own a network of research sites. Our mission is to serve with honesty and integrity to make an outstanding contribution to human health.

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Nurse to join our dedicated team in Merseyside, Liverpool. 

We’re inviting candidates that are RGN/RMN Registered with Nursing PIN who are either newly graduated or experienced in NHS or Care Home environments. No previous clinical research experience is required as training will be given.

The core hours of the site are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30, however, this role will include shift work to cover 24 hour periods which will include weekends as studies require.

FOCUS OF THE JOB: 

• To prioritise patient safety by ensuring adherence to ICH GCP.
• To carry out clinical trial procedures in accordance with ICH GCP.
• To undertake nursing procedures as per NMC guidelines in ensuring the smooth conduct of trials.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• RGN/RMN or BSc Nursing
• Current NMC registration
• Cannulation

Responsibilities

Clinical activities:

• Carry out delegated tasks efficiently and effectively and as per protocol.
• Display sound organisational skills and the ability to prioritize own workload.
• Review patient source notes in relation to study inclusion / exclusion criteria.
• Monitor and appropriately report AE’s / SAE’s.
• Ensure that all patient visits are completed in accordance with the protocol.
• Monitor clinical supplies and initiate resupply where required.
• To attend all study related meetings where requested.

Other responsibilities:

• Patient and customer care
• Laboratory activities
• Pharmacy storage, dispensing and record keeping
• Data management
• Commercial awareness
• Professional and self development
• Work in compliance with guidelines, SOPs and legislation

PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL DEMANDS:

• Potentially long periods standing.
• Dealing with bodily fluids.
• Long periods looking at a computer screen.
• Meeting deadlines and working within strict timelines.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.
• Ability to travel to national / international meetings.

• Health Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years' service)
• Your birthday off work

Please email [email protected] should you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments to be made throughout this selection process. This will enable us to accommodate your request as necessary.