Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated clinical research nurse to join our research team within the Vaccination Research group at the Royal Free Hospital. Vaccine research department has an active programme of commercially sponsored vaccine trials, including phase I studies.
As the Band 6 research nurse based in the trust, you will work alongside the existing team leading and coordinating the delivery of the clinical trial portfolio. Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated nurse, with management and research experience. You must have effective organizational, communicational and excellent time management skills. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload and to work as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the research pathway for patients participating in clinical trials, including Phase I studies. This will involve identifying suitable study participants, undertaking study assessments and procedures and ensuring patient safety by reviewing and recording adverse events. You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials research team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of caseloads of clinical trial patients.
You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others as well demonstrating significant initiative. You should be able to work autonomously, demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation when faced with challenges and be able to utilise excellent project management and time management skills in conducting the research.
The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across other clinical specialties within the Trust
The post holder will ideally have knowledge of Vaccine Trials, Phase I/II clinical trials and will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials in this area. There may be a requirement to work out of hours or at weekends
About us
The Royal Free Hospital actively participates in a diverse range of clinical research sponsored both academically and commercially. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Nurse to join our welcoming research team. The successful applicant will assist in the provision of the clinical trial service to Vaccine Portfolio within the Vaccine Research team which is based at Royal Free Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the research pathway for patients participating in clinical trials, including Phase I studies. This will involve identifying suitable study participants, undertaking study assessments and procedures and ensuring patient safety by reviewing and recording adverse events. You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials research team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of caseloads of clinical trial patients.
You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others as well demonstrating significant initiative. You should be able to work autonomously, demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation when faced with challenges and be able to utilise excellent project management and time management skills in conducting the research.
The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across other clinical specialties within the Trust
The post holder will ideally have knowledge of Vaccine Trials, Phase I/II clinical trials and will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials in this area. There may be a requirement to work out of hours or at weekends
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the research pathway for patients participating in clinical trials, including Phase I studies. This will involve identifying suitable study participants, undertaking study assessments and procedures and ensuring patient safety by reviewing and recording adverse events. You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials research team and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of caseloads of clinical trial patients.
You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others as well demonstrating significant initiative. You should be able to work autonomously, demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation when faced with challenges and be able to utilise excellent project management and time management skills in conducting the research.
The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across other clinical specialties within the Trust
The post holder will ideally have knowledge of Vaccine Trials, Phase I/II clinical trials and will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials in this area. There may be a requirement to work out of hours or at weekends
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field
Desirable
- Completed/working towards teaching qualification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Clinical research experience
- 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
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field
Desirable
- Completed/working towards teaching qualification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Clinical research experience
- 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
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
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).
