Job summary
The Clinical Research Facility is a purpose built centre and is a joint venture between the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Newcastle. The facility specialises in clinical research over a wide range of disciplines throughout the Trust.
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric nurse to support and coordinate paediatric studies across the Clinical Research Facility.
The successful applicant will be expected to manage their own caseload of patients in a variety of clinical trials as well as taking on leadership aspects as part of their professional development within the role.
This role requires an individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective time management and the ability to work autonomously or equally as part of a team. You should also possess good IT skills and be competent in standard PC packages such as Word and excel.
An informal visit to CRF is advisable.
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Full Time 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
Interview Date:- 28 March 2022
Main duties of the job
Lead on, set-up and delivery of up to 20 clinical trials.
Work within a MDT across specialties.
Support junior team members.
Ability to work across different teams and disease areas.
Deliver experimental medicines using a variety of routes. Oral, IV, IM, SC.
Advanced clinical skills such as - ECG, venipuncture and cannulation, lab sample processing preferable.
Excellent documentation skills are required in order to ensure good quality data is collected.
Patient advocacy skills / Safeguarding training up to date.
Consent and assent taking.
About us
We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy andefficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of employment, and staff benefits available.
- All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational healthclearance and DBS (where appropriate).
- All posts are subject to a probationary period - this will normally last six months.
- All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
- Annual leave entitlement is in line with NHS Terms and Conditions, starting at 27 days per annum rising to 33 days per annum after 10 year service. This is in addition to public holidays. Pro rata for part time workers.
- Payment of contractual sick pay (CSP).
- All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
- You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
- All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
- Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
- The Trust operates a no smoking policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high quality clinical research environment.
- To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines.
- Supervise junior members of the team.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oAwareness of research governance issues
- oAn understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- oAn understanding of the research process
SKILLS
Essential
- oCompetence in standard PC packages (Word, Excel).
- oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills
- oAdvanced clinical skills
- oHigh level of organisation and time management skills.
Desirable
- oAbility to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the research aspects of the job
- oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSubstantial experience at Band 5 or above
- oEvidence of research activity
Desirable
- oExperience related to information retrieval and research application
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRSCN/RN Dip HE (Child)
- oPost graduate diploma in a health/biological sciences related area or equivalent in short courses
- oEducation/Training Qualification/Certificate
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oAwareness of research governance issues
- oAn understanding of the application of research in the clinical governance agenda
- oAn understanding of the research process
SKILLS
Essential
- oCompetence in standard PC packages (Word, Excel).
- oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills
- oAdvanced clinical skills
- oHigh level of organisation and time management skills.
Desirable
- oAbility to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the research aspects of the job
- oCurrent driving licence if relevant to role
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSubstantial experience at Band 5 or above
- oEvidence of research activity
Desirable
- oExperience related to information retrieval and research application
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRSCN/RN Dip HE (Child)
- oPost graduate diploma in a health/biological sciences related area or equivalent in short courses
- oEducation/Training Qualification/Certificate
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).
