Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

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Job summary

The Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Co-ordinator will work closely with investigators, other research staff and clinical colleagues to effectively coordinate research studies conducted at Royal Papworth Hospital, contributing to robust, high-quality outputs and a safe, positive research experience for participants.

The Clinical Research Nurse/ Clinical Trial Co-ordinator will assist in setting up trials, recruiting patients, coordinating data collection and arranging assessments and follow up episodes specified by the protocol. They will ensure that specified milestones are achieved on time and demonstrate that high quality data is being collected and that the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards.

The post holder will work across both the new Royal Papworth Hospital site and Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI), working with senior colleagues to ensure the safe conduct of clinical trials across both sites.

The role incorporates encompasses administrative, clinical and sample-handling responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

Be the point of contact regarding specified research trials and clinical audit for trial patients and staff at RPH;

Obtain (in association with the senior colleagues) ethical, regulatory and trust approvals;

Liaise with investigators, research staff, R&D staff, internal departments and staff at RPH in respect of the study;

Assist in setting up and monitoring the progress of the trial;

Undertake research according to agreed research governance standards;

Coordinate the work of the clinical research assistants in conjunction with the senior colleagues, providing them with ongoing support;

Coordinate the collection of clinical and health related quality of life data;

Assist in monitoring to ensure that the trial is being conducted according to the approved management protocol, is of high quality and accurate data is being collected;

Recruit and consent suitable patients to the trial at Papworth;

Interview trial patients at Papworth at designated time points using health related quality of life questionnaires;

Assist in assessment and follow up episodes for trial patients at Papworth at designated time points;

Book all necessary tests and investigations, sending appointment letters to patients and ensuring tests are performed at the scheduled times, arranging accommodation and travel as necessary;

Collect and assist with processing of biological samples

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

175-2324-2-RD334

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or;
Experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS Band 4 or above.

Desirable

NMC registered nurse

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
Computer literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows
Excellent accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage
Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to colleagues, patients or relatives
Ability to plan and organise own work and motivate others

Desirable

Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating research trials
Experience of project management
Experience of interviewing patients
Experience of writing standard operating procedures and providing input into developing policies
Experience of working in a laboratory setting
Assisting in the maintenance of a computer database within a clinical environment
Clinical skills: ECG, venepuncture, blood pressure etc.
Basic laboratory skills e.g. use of centrifuge, pipetting, aliquoting
Proficient in use of databases/database applications
Confident in handling large sets of data
Excellent interpersonal skills to include diplomacy and sensitivity

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Ability and willingness to handle and process biological samples
Willing to work across both R&D sites: Royal Papworth Hospital & HLRI in clinical, office and laboratory environments
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role e.g. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.

Desirable

Demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or;
Experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS Band 4 or above.

Desirable

NMC registered nurse

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
Computer literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows
Excellent accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage
Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to colleagues, patients or relatives
Ability to plan and organise own work and motivate others

Desirable

Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating research trials
Experience of project management
Experience of interviewing patients
Experience of writing standard operating procedures and providing input into developing policies
Experience of working in a laboratory setting
Assisting in the maintenance of a computer database within a clinical environment
Clinical skills: ECG, venepuncture, blood pressure etc.
Basic laboratory skills e.g. use of centrifuge, pipetting, aliquoting
Proficient in use of databases/database applications
Confident in handling large sets of data
Excellent interpersonal skills to include diplomacy and sensitivity

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Ability and willingness to handle and process biological samples
Willing to work across both R&D sites: Royal Papworth Hospital & HLRI in clinical, office and laboratory environments
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role e.g. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.

Desirable

Demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)