Job summary
We are looking an enthusiastic band 5 nurse to join our team of cardiovascular research nurses working within the Cardiorespiratory Clinical Research Facility at Royal Brompton hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team supporting research studies in a range of cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, valvular disease, cardiac arrhythmia's, and inherited cardiac conditions..
You will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team and have a flexible approach to the position. You will be based at our Royal Brompton Hospital site, but the post may also involve some work at our other hospital sites in London (Harefield, St Thomas', Guy's hospitals). Previous experience of working within a cardiology setting would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided where necessary.
About us
Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals make up the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and is among the largest in Europe. We are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust which is known for its expertise, standard of care and research success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key activities include, supporting the research teams with screening and recruitment of eligible patients, consenting patients for research studies, performing clinical observations on trial patients, collection and processing of samples, data collection and data recording using a variety of IT systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key activities include, supporting the research teams with screening and recruitment of eligible patients, consenting patients for research studies, performing clinical observations on trial patients, collection and processing of samples, data collection and data recording using a variety of IT systems.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
Desirable
- experience of clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
- Clear written communication with attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
Desirable
- experience of clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
- Clear written communication with attention to detail
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
Desirable
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).
