Research Nurse
Research Nurse, Leeds
Covance, a leading global drug development services company, is looking for a Research Nurse to join our Clinical Operations team in our Leeds Phase I Clinic. The successful candidate will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hour per week over 7 days on the day shift. You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays.
As our Research Nurse you will be responsible for study activities that are essential in the conduct of clinical trials with an emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants. You will be required to use all your nursing knowledge, skills and training, whilst following clinical and industry guidelines and procedures.
Responsibilities of our Research Nurse include:
- Being up to date with appropriate emergency certifications (ILS) and company emergency policy and procedures.
- Responding to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
- Utilising skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials.
- Utilising nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Documenting adverse events and taking appropriate action as needed
- Administering investigational compounds to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
- Performing study related activities including but not limited to cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs and venepuncture.
- Collecting and processing biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Recording data obtained according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintaining an understanding of current regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining skills to perform all study tasks, as required.
- Maintaining constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.
- Handling participant complaints efficiently and effectively.
- Ensuring that client and participant confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Responding to client and team queries in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times.
Our ideal Research Nurse will have the below skills and experience:
- NMC registration
- ILS (Immediate Life Support) qualified or be able to successfully achieve the ILS qualification
In return for your hard work as our Research Nurse, you will receive a competitive salary plus the opportunity to work within an experienced and highly skilled team, health cover and a contributory pension.
Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.
At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring miracle of medicine to market sooner.
There is no better time to join us!
So don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ today to become our Research Nurse.
Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.