Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering cutting edge treatment and care to patients? The NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility is expanding and seeking enthusiastic clinical research nurses to join our team delivering clinical research across a broad range of conditions. We are a recently established unit and therefore this appointment offers the exciting opportunity to also help shape our department to be a fantastic place to work.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for identifying and recruiting patients, supporting the patient through the trial, performing study assessments, and ensuring data is reported accurately and on time. You will work closely with a variety of healthcare professionals and teams so excellent communication skills are essential, as is attention to detail. You will work autonomously and manage your own workload but also as part of a team.
The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Experience of working in clinical research and in the role of a clinical research nurse is desirable.
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/
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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
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completed/working towards teaching/mentorship qualification
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field
- Recognised research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- Clinical research experience
- Early phase experience
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Experience
Essential
- 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
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 understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research.
Others
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completed/working towards teaching/mentorship qualification
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field
- Recognised research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- Clinical research experience
- Early phase experience
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Experience
Essential
- 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
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 understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research.
Others
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites
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).
