Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly-skilled, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our well-established nurse-led clinical research team. Based in vibrant East London, you would be working for the largest acute NHS Trust in England with a long-standing reputation of clinical excellence and innovation. Having recently learned that the Trustees of Barts Charity have backed the development of new state-of-the-art clinical research facility at The Royal London Hospital, it is a very exciting time to join our friendly team. You will have a great opportunity to gain clinical experience across varying specialities, whilst also developing strong project management and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a supportive research team who celebrate diversity, are committed to personal and professional development, and place the patient at the heart of everything they do. This role offers a great opportunity for a nurse who wishes to expand their current research experience, or a nurse with a strong clinical background looking to move into a clinical research role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of interventional and non-interventional clinical research studies within our Clinical Research Facilities at The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital, recruiting patients in line with specified recruitment targets and timelines, alongside the provision of high quality, holistic patient care. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will collaborate closely with leading investigators, other research team members and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure the safety of patients throughout the trial. You will manage your own workload, so a proactive, flexible, responsible, and mature approach is essential. The need for accurate records within clinical research is fundamental, so excellent documentation skills, a meticulous eye for detail and a high standard of IT skill is critical. We are a small team, so it is important that you are team-focused and driven to achieve team success. Phlebotomy and cannulation skills would be a definite advantage.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like further information or have any questions about the role, please contact the Senior Research Nurse, Geetha Boyapati (g.boyapati@net).
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like further information or have any questions about the role, please contact the Senior Research Nurse, Geetha Boyapati (g.boyapati@net).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years post registration nursing experience.
- Demonstrable experience of effective multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Demonstrable experience of utilising evidence-based practice and research findings.
- Recent experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff.
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital environment.
- Experience working at Band 6 level or experience of managing own caseload.
- Experience in clinical research with a proven ability to recruit to clinical trials.
- Experience of coordinating early phase clinical research trials, including intensive PK regimes.
- Experience of clinical trial data entry.
- Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE, Medidata RAVE
Skills
Essential
- Clinically competent to work alone to ensure patient safety and manage a portfolio of clinical trials in varying specialties.
- Competent to discuss medical and medication history with patients
- Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and meticulous documentation.
- Ability to understand and act upon complex research protocols and documentation.
- Well-developed IT/Computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook and web-based platforms.
- Able to adapt to change and a flexible approach to their role.
- Qualified and competent in medicine management, including the administration of intravenous medications as per Trust policy.
- Competent to carry out phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Competent to undertake intravenous cannulation.
- Competent to process biological samples according to trial protocols and laboratory manuals.
- Undertaking ECG recordings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of data protection regulations, patient confidentiality requirements and Caldecott Guidelines.
- Awareness and understanding of the NHS' research strategy.
- Knowledge of current health and professional issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ICH GCP and EU Clinical Trials Directive, Medicines for Human Use Regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials and familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data.
- Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and the role of the NIHR.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Educated to diploma level.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level, or a desire to undertake postgraduate study.
- ICH GCP training.
- IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Training
- Current Immediate Life Support Certificate (ILS).
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner.
- Ability to write and disseminate information in a clear and precise manner.
Desirable
Personal and Professional
Essential
- Ability to achieve deadlines.
- Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to collaborate across professional team and organisational boundaries.
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure, within a dynamic environment.
- Evidence of dynamic, continuous personal and professional development.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
- Willingness to work across the Barts Health CRF at The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospitals, as service need dictates.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years post registration nursing experience.
- Demonstrable experience of effective multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Demonstrable experience of utilising evidence-based practice and research findings.
- Recent experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff.
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital environment.
- Experience working at Band 6 level or experience of managing own caseload.
- Experience in clinical research with a proven ability to recruit to clinical trials.
- Experience of coordinating early phase clinical research trials, including intensive PK regimes.
- Experience of clinical trial data entry.
- Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE, Medidata RAVE
Skills
Essential
- Clinically competent to work alone to ensure patient safety and manage a portfolio of clinical trials in varying specialties.
- Competent to discuss medical and medication history with patients
- Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and meticulous documentation.
- Ability to understand and act upon complex research protocols and documentation.
- Well-developed IT/Computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook and web-based platforms.
- Able to adapt to change and a flexible approach to their role.
- Qualified and competent in medicine management, including the administration of intravenous medications as per Trust policy.
- Competent to carry out phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Competent to undertake intravenous cannulation.
- Competent to process biological samples according to trial protocols and laboratory manuals.
- Undertaking ECG recordings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of data protection regulations, patient confidentiality requirements and Caldecott Guidelines.
- Awareness and understanding of the NHS' research strategy.
- Knowledge of current health and professional issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ICH GCP and EU Clinical Trials Directive, Medicines for Human Use Regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials and familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data.
- Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and the role of the NIHR.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Educated to diploma level.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level, or a desire to undertake postgraduate study.
- ICH GCP training.
- IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Training
- Current Immediate Life Support Certificate (ILS).
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner.
- Ability to write and disseminate information in a clear and precise manner.
Desirable
Personal and Professional
Essential
- Ability to achieve deadlines.
- Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to collaborate across professional team and organisational boundaries.
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure, within a dynamic environment.
- Evidence of dynamic, continuous personal and professional development.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
- Willingness to work across the Barts Health CRF at The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospitals, as service need dictates.
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).
