Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Nurse to join our expanding Ophthalmology Clinical Trials Unit. This full-time substantive post is ideal for an enthusiastic, motivated individual eager to contribute to the growth of our research portfolio and delivery team.
In this role, you will oversee and coordinate a portfolio of ophthalmology studies, ensuring high-quality research delivery across the Trust. You will also support wider divisional research activity by managing your own studies. The position requires previous research experience and a strong understanding of clinical trial processes. You will be responsible for mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices in research nursing.
While based at the Western Eye Hospital, the post-holder will be expected to work across Trust sites as needed.
Main duties of the job
- To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research across imperial College Healthcare Trust.
- To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
- To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
- To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to.
- To work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & Research Governance standards for clinical research studies.
- To establish excellent working relationships with Clinical Trials Units and clinical research study personnel to ensure the smooth running of research studies, and to be the first point of contact for your research studies.
- To recognise and act on concerns raised, if design conflicts with regulatory frameworks and legal requirements or if research deviates from the study protocol
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a Degree / Diploma in management/ Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Research experience
- Experience of supervision of junior staff, SSSA or equivalent experience for specialist areas
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
- Understanding of Research Governance procedures / ICHGCP and the EU Clinical Trials Directive
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Long Term Plan to own phere of practice
Desirable
- Ophthalmic Nursing experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- GCP completed, or working towards
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skill
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a Degree / Diploma in management/ Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Research experience
- Experience of supervision of junior staff, SSSA or equivalent experience for specialist areas
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
- Understanding of Research Governance procedures / ICHGCP and the EU Clinical Trials Directive
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Long Term Plan to own phere of practice
Desirable
- Ophthalmic Nursing experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- GCP completed, or working towards
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skill
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
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).
