Job summary
Are you interested in becoming a Guy's and St Thomas' Emergency Medicine / Department (ED) Research Nurse?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Research Nurse to work as part of the ED Services at St Thomas' hospital. This is a 12 month fixed term position initially, with the possibility to extend the contract subject to funding availability. We may also consider a secondment position.
The Emergency Department is a highly functioning unit within South London CRN delivering to a wide range of ED studies on the NIHR portfolio. These studies range from observational to randomised controlled trials incorporating a number of research strands including translational, secondary prevention and rehabilitation. Within the portfolio, there are opportunities to be involved in delivering CTIMPs to a wide range of patients attending the ED unit at St Thomas'.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior ED clinicians with a wealth of clinical and research experience in a supportive, educational and clinically effective environment. St Thomas' has a strong track record in delivering major multi centre trials testing acute interventions in different emergency conditions, many of which have now been translated into clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
The Research Nurse will be responsible for the ED portfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation. Duties will include identifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols, collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
About us
The candidate will be joining a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team of ED clinical and research nurses and Principal Investigators within the Acute Medicine directorate covering novel and exciting clinical research trials. You will be working alongside leaders in the field of Emergency Research and will have close links with academics through Kings College London (KCL).
As a clinical research nurse in the ED unit you will find many exciting opportunities to develop as well as delivering to ED studies, you will be exposed to the clinical environment of ED and the many facets of evidence -based care deployed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be registered nurse, with previous Emergency Department clinical experience as well as some research experience in any other speciality. You must have a good communication and clinical skills, as well as the ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action. Previous experience and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research, as well as previous experience of clinical data management would be an advantage.
Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be registered nurse, with previous Emergency Department clinical experience as well as some research experience in any other speciality. You must have a good communication and clinical skills, as well as the ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action. Previous experience and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research, as well as previous experience of clinical data management would be an advantage.
Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- A Clinical Research qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within a ward, acute NHS environment and/or Emergency Department environment as a qualified nurse
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Experience in Clinical Research
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Research Governance
- Experience with accessing research Databases
Desirable
- Experience in Emergency Medicine / Department Research
Skills
Essential
- Competency in venepuncture, cannulation, medication administration including IV drugs and IV infusions
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Organisation and management skills
Person Specification
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- A Clinical Research qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within a ward, acute NHS environment and/or Emergency Department environment as a qualified nurse
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Experience in Clinical Research
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Research Governance
- Experience with accessing research Databases
Desirable
- Experience in Emergency Medicine / Department Research
Skills
Essential
- Competency in venepuncture, cannulation, medication administration including IV drugs and IV infusions
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Organisation and management skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
