Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced nurse who is enthusiastic, adaptable and confident, can prioritise a combination of diverse tasks and can work autonomously. The successful candidate will have prior experience of working within early phase clinical research and will be knowledgeable concerning the role and relevant research governance and legislation requirements. Within this role you will develop further research skills and experience which will be supported by relevant training opportunities. You will be joining a diverse and ever growing research workforce which supports integration and growth of clinical research across the organisation.
The CRF band 7 Clinical Research Nurse is expected to provide leadership of the research activity across the Clinical Research Facility. They will support the set up and delivery of early phase / complex commercial and NIHR research portfolio studies. This will involve working across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that all CRF studies recruit to time and target within research governance requirements. They will act as a source of specialist knowledge concerning research for colleagues within their department and support the CRF Lead Research Nurse in the running of the facility. The post holder will be based at the Royal Free Hospital. They will report to the CRF Lead Research Nurse.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
- oRecognised research module/ qualification or equivalent short courses and accredited updates
- oRecognised teaching module/ qualification
- oCompleted/working towards Masters degree in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Experience of working in CTIMP Clinical Research
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given.
- Line Management Experience
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- oExperience of working in a CRF or on early phase studies.
Desirable
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oDemonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- oComputer literacy and experience creating databases
- oProven ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage conflict situations.
Desirable
- oDisplays enthusiastic nature
Other
Essential
- oWillingness to work flexible hours as required by the trial protocol.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
- oRecognised research module/ qualification or equivalent short courses and accredited updates
- oRecognised teaching module/ qualification
- oCompleted/working towards Masters degree in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Experience of working in CTIMP Clinical Research
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given.
- Line Management Experience
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- oExperience of working in a CRF or on early phase studies.
Desirable
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oDemonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- oComputer literacy and experience creating databases
- oProven ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage conflict situations.
Desirable
- oDisplays enthusiastic nature
Other
Essential
- oWillingness to work flexible hours as required by the trial protocol.
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
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).
