Job summary
Band 6 Research Nurse PostDelivering clinical research to make patients, and the NHS, better!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Research Nurse to work collaboratively with the QMUL Wingate Clinical Trials Unit and Barts Health NHS Trust. The research that we conduct is focussed on the holistic approach to patient care and significantly contributes to the future progress of healthcare for all. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice and contribute to the recruitment and retention of patients in research studies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's primary role will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers on the Wingate Clinical Trials Portfolio which includes commercial and non-commercial studies. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of Gastroenterology patients in studies and the collection and documentation of accurate data. You will work closely with IBD and Gastroenterology consultants and investigators of Queen Mary University London (QMUL) and Barts Health NHS Trust. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of your own caseload of patients in the clinical study. The post holder will deliver the study under the leadership of the Lead and Senior Research Nurses at the Royal London Hospital and The Wingate Clinical Trials Unit.
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised nurse to develop their clinical research skills in a multi-site trial of an intervention working with a multidisciplinary team. Computer skills, team-working skills, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills. Research experience is preferable, but not necessary as training will be provided.
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This post is fixed term for 1 year with a possibility for extension (subject to approval).
For more information, please contact Senior Research Nurse, Bessie Cipriano on Tel: 02078828960 Email: Bessie.cipriano@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This post is fixed term for 1 year with a possibility for extension (subject to approval).
For more information, please contact Senior Research Nurse, Bessie Cipriano on Tel: 02078828960 Email: Bessie.cipriano@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- First level degree
- Valid GCP certificate
- Health care management/ leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting/ acute NHS care setting
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
- Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift/ area of department.
- Experience in learning from incidents/ complaints and supporting changes in practice
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting to research studies including clinical trials in a healthcare setting
- Experience in Endoscopy or Gastroenterology patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
- To identify a child / person at risk and to know the process of safeguarding in children, young people and vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in performing holistic clinical assessments.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving ability and ability to initiate change.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good verbal and written communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work under pressure across competing demands to meet tight deadlines
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity.
- ECG recording.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to engage and recruit patients into clinical trials.
Other
Essential
- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude and being Supportive.
- Approachable and friendly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- First level degree
- Valid GCP certificate
- Health care management/ leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting/ acute NHS care setting
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
- Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift/ area of department.
- Experience in learning from incidents/ complaints and supporting changes in practice
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting to research studies including clinical trials in a healthcare setting
- Experience in Endoscopy or Gastroenterology patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
- To identify a child / person at risk and to know the process of safeguarding in children, young people and vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in performing holistic clinical assessments.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving ability and ability to initiate change.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good verbal and written communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work under pressure across competing demands to meet tight deadlines
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity.
- ECG recording.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to engage and recruit patients into clinical trials.
Other
Essential
- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude and being Supportive.
- Approachable and friendly
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).
