FAQs
What is the role of a Research Nurse at Fortrea?
The Research Nurse at Fortrea plays a crucial role in clinical trials by providing care to participants, monitoring their well-being, administering investigational compounds, and ensuring ethical conduct throughout the study. They utilize their nursing skills and clinical judgment to maintain high standards of participant care.
What qualifications are required to apply for the Clinical Research Nurse position?
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration and hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Immediate Integrated Life Support (ILS) certification can be gained in role. Experience with Electronic Data Capture tools like Veeva is a plus, but not mandatory.
Is previous research nursing experience necessary for this position?
No, previous Research Nurse experience is ideal but not required. Fortrea is open to considering recent graduates or those with recent nursing experience, as long as candidates feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and technology-driven environment.
What does a typical work schedule look like for this role?
The position is full-time at 37 hours per week, requiring a mix of shifts, including weekend, twilight, and night shifts, across five days out of seven.
What benefits does Fortrea offer to its Research Nurses?
Fortrea provides a competitive salary (higher starting salary than NHS Band 5), enhanced shift allowances for twilight, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, a full uniform, and covers the NMC annual subscription. Additionally, life support training is provided (BLS, ILS, and ALS).
Where is the Phase 1 Clinic located?
The Phase 1 Clinic is located at Drapers Yard in Leeds, designed as a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to early clinical research, and it is approximately seven minutes walking distance from the train station.
What opportunities for growth are available within Fortrea?
Fortrea offers unique training schemes in clinical trials and nursing, with the potential for career advancement into project management, startup roles, and international opportunities. Being part of the Drapers Yard Research Unit also enables nurses to grow in a supportive end-to-end patient safety solution environment.
How does Fortrea ensure a commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Fortrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The organization does not tolerate harassment or discrimination and makes employment decisions based on business needs and individual qualifications, regardless of various protected characteristics.
What types of participants will Research Nurses work with during clinical trials?
Research Nurses at Fortrea will work with healthy volunteers and certain patient populations throughout the clinical trials.
What types of study activities will be involved in the role?
Research Nurses will perform activities such as obtaining informed consent, documenting adverse events, administering investigational compounds, conducting procedures like cannulation and vital signs monitoring, and collecting biological samples as per study protocols.
How can I learn more about Fortrea?
For more information about Fortrea and its operations, you can visit the official website at www.fortrea.com.