Job summary
A unique opportunity to support the ILD research team during maternity leave cover.
Working on a variety of commercial and non-commercial studies with a dedicated team made up of Consultants, Registrars, CRP and Research Nurse.
Working closely with other respiratory research teams including Asthma and COPD.
Opportunity for self development within respiratory research and possibility to support leads in non-commercial projects. Attending conferences and research specific meetings as required.
Main duties of the job
- Screening and recruiting patients.
- Providing intervention and follow ups.
- Taking bloods and processing.
- Data entry.
- Monitoring and data queries.
- New study set up preparation.
About us
The department of respiratory medicine includes chest clinics on both St Thomas' and Guy's sites, lung function laboratories on both sites and also the sleep disorder centre in Nuffield House on the Guy's site'.
The service offers out-patient clinics at both sites for all respiratory disorders with the exception of cystic fibrosis. There are a number of specialist clinics including lung cancer, tuberculosis, asthma, COPD, pleural disease and assessment for pulmonary rehabilitation.
The department also offers a range of diagnostic services including fibreoptic bronchoscopy, endoscopic bronchial ultrasound, induced sputum, pleural aspiration, pulmonary function testing, full cardiopulmonary exercise testing, TB testing and contact tracing. The service has close links with the departments of allergy, thoracic surgery, Lane Fox Unit, oncology and radiotherapy and the respiratory consultants are also involved in the care of inpatients for general medicine, ICU and HDU.
The Research team is committed to undertaking clinical research and has built up a core of expertise and is leading and collaborating in an interesting portfolio of studies, including delivering on National Institute of Health Research funded studies and commercially funded studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the patients and 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, facilitate the production of good quality of research.
The research nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients to ensure high quality clinical studies and trials within ILD which will require the nurse to work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the successful working of the clinical research projects they are assigned to. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.
The post holder will take responsibility for the safe administration of experimental therapies, and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in these trials.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients attending the Department who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the patients and 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, facilitate the production of good quality of research.
The research nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients to ensure high quality clinical studies and trials within ILD which will require the nurse to work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the successful working of the clinical research projects they are assigned to. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.
The post holder will take responsibility for the safe administration of experimental therapies, and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in these trials.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients attending the Department who have been or have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial programme.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within an acute adult ward environment as a qualified nurse with previous acute NHS experience particularly in respiratory.
- Previous post registration experience within the clinical speciality of ILD.
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Research
Skills Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Respiratory
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- Organisation and management skills.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach towards teamwork and patient/family involvement
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within an acute adult ward environment as a qualified nurse with previous acute NHS experience particularly in respiratory.
- Previous post registration experience within the clinical speciality of ILD.
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Research
Skills Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Respiratory
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- Organisation and management skills.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach towards teamwork and patient/family involvement
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).
