Job summary
This is a permanent full time post
The Research and Development Department is looking for a full time Clinical Research Nurse to enhance the delivery of clinical research to ensure the delivery of the Trust research strategy. In order to co-ordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes you will need to be a self-motivated and passionate clinically-experienced nurse with a keen interest in clinical research. You will be part of a dynamic team helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio research.
The key elements of our R&D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target.
You will work under the management of the Lead Research Delivery Manager, and will need to have excellent organisational skills. It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines.
The Trust is led by our Values which ensure we provide the highest level of care for our patients whilst promoting employee wellbeing. In joining us you will develop the Trust capacity and reputation for high quality research which delivers real benefit to patients and communities.
The post holder will be required to work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist, under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, with the set-up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas.The post holder will also be expected to ensure that all research safeguards psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, to facilitate high standards of care. The post holder will work across the four clinical divisions of the Trust, in a variety of areas dependent on demand.
You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research. In order to co-ordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes, you will need to be a self-motivated and passionate clinically-experienced adult nurse, with a keen interest in clinical research.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
- Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
- To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
- Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
- Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
- Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
- Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
- Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
- Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
- Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
- Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
- To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
- Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
- Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
- Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
- Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
- Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
- Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
- Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations
Person Specification
trust values
Essential
- putting patients first
- responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- First degree (BSc/BA)
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
- Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty , and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
Desirable
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to act as a patient's advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
- Professional and impartial at all times
Person Specification
trust values
Essential
- putting patients first
- responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- First degree (BSc/BA)
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
- Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty , and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
Desirable
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to act as a patient's advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
- Professional and impartial at all times
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).