Job summary
We are advertising for a dynamic and compassionate Research Nurse leader to join our Lupus Research team.
The research nurse will have experience in management of patients with Lupus and/or Rheumatology. They will line manage at least two junior research staff within the Department and act as a role model for excellence in clinical research. They will liaise closely with the Lupus and Rheumatology Management team and the SAS Research Management team.
The post holder will take responsibility for the safe administration of experimental therapies via different routes including IVs and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of any drugs, devices or interventional treatments used in these trials.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients attending clinics and the Research Department who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial or research study. The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients or volunteers is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. In conjunction with the other members of the team, the nurse will facilitate the production of good quality research.
About us
The candidate will be joining a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team of clinical and research nurses and Principal Investigators within the directorate covering novel and exciting clinical research trials. You will be working alongside leaders in the field of Lupus / Rheumatology Research and will have close links with academics through Kings College London (KCL).
As a clinical research nurse in the unit you will find many exciting opportunities to develop as well as delivering to Lupus studies, you will be exposed to the clinical environment of the speciality and the many facets of evidence -based care deployed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be registered nurse, with previous Lupus/Rheumatology clinical experience as well as extensive research experience ideally in Lupus or any other related speciality. You must have good communication and clinical skills, as well as the ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action. Extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research, as well as previous experience of clinical data management are essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be registered nurse, with previous Lupus/Rheumatology clinical experience as well as extensive research experience ideally in Lupus or any other related speciality. You must have good communication and clinical skills, as well as the ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action. Extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research, as well as previous experience of clinical data management are essential.
Person Specification
Qualification/ Education
Essential
- RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Desirable
- A Clinical Research qualification
- Masters Level Qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience at least as a band 6 for 5 years.
- Experience in leading on C-TIMPS studies
- Experience in staff management and dealing with HR issues
- Experience of teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of biologic therapy and chemotherapy
- Capitol Nurse IV Passport
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role
- Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study Protocol
- Proficient to conduct clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, completing serial blood sampling and ECG.
- Competency in medication Administration, including S/C, IM, IV drug administration and IV infusions.
- Ability to respond and provide safe care to unwell patients/participants in case of emergencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of biologic therapy and chemotherapy
- Capitol Nurse IV Passport
Person Specification
Qualification/ Education
Essential
- RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Desirable
- A Clinical Research qualification
- Masters Level Qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience at least as a band 6 for 5 years.
- Experience in leading on C-TIMPS studies
- Experience in staff management and dealing with HR issues
- Experience of teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of biologic therapy and chemotherapy
- Capitol Nurse IV Passport
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role
- Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study Protocol
- Proficient to conduct clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, completing serial blood sampling and ECG.
- Competency in medication Administration, including S/C, IM, IV drug administration and IV infusions.
- Ability to respond and provide safe care to unwell patients/participants in case of emergencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of biologic therapy and chemotherapy
- Capitol Nurse IV Passport
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).
