Research Practical Nurse

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Clinical Research Nurse / Registered Nurse – Phase I Clinical Trials

Prague | Clinical Research | Training Provided

Are you a registered or practical nurse interested in using your clinical skills in a different environment?

This is an opportunity to move into Phase I clinical research, supporting studies that help develop new medicines and treatments. You’ll work directly with study participants and a multidisciplinary clinical research team, using familiar nursing skills such as blood collection, ECGs, vital signs and safety monitoring.

Previous clinical research experience is not required. We can train you in the Phase I study procedures you’ll need to succeed in the role.

This role is a permanent, full time opportunity

What you'll do

As part of our clinical research team in Prague, you'll help ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants taking part in Phase I clinical studies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking and recording vital signs
• Performing ECGs
• Collecting blood samples
• Supporting other study procedures and sample collections
• Monitoring study participants and supporting their safety and wellbeing
• Working closely with participants throughout inpatient and outpatient studies
• Accurately following study protocols and clinical procedures
• Collaborating with nurses, physicians and other clinical research colleagues

Who we're looking for

We'd particularly like to hear from registered nurses, practical nurses and other appropriately qualified healthcare professionals who are interested in developing a career in clinical research.

You'll need:

• A recognised nursing or relevant healthcare qualification
• Czech language skills of at least A2 level
• Confidence interacting professionally and compassionately with patients/participants
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An interest in learning clinical research and Phase I procedures

You do not need previous clinical trials experience — relevant training can be provided.

Why clinical research?

If you've worked in a hospital, clinic, outpatient setting or another patient-facing healthcare environment, many of the skills you've already developed can transfer directly into clinical research.

This role gives you the opportunity to apply those skills while gaining experience in Phase I clinical trials and medicines development.

The position involves a varied shift pattern, including some longer shifts, weekends and public holidays. Full details of the working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Working Conditions and Environment: 

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Frequently works long hours and varying shifts
• Frequently works weekends and/or holidays
• Frequently works at a fast pace under varying time constraints
• Frequently requires working on multiple priorities simultaneously
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses
• Personal protective equipment may be required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally stationary for 1 - 2 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.
• Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
  Regular and consistent attendance.