Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Location: Manchester or London, depending on the successful candidate. The London post will be based at Imperial College Hammersmith Campus (East Acton), and the Manchester post based remotely with an office location at Change Grow Live (CGL).

The post will involve travel to recruitment sites across either London or Manchester regions, according to post-holder location. We are looking for a committed and motivated Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner to join the Imperial College Addiction research team to undertake cutting edge clinical research in opioid addiction. You will work with the team to deliver the FORWARDS-2 trial (Facilitating Opiate Recovery: Withdrawal and Abstinence through Detoxification Support-2). FORWARDS-2 is a multi-centre, randomised, controlled trial evaluating whether baclofen can facilitate detoxification or dose reduction from methadone. It is a highly innovative trial aimed to address an immense unmet need in the management of opiate dependence. The trial is taking place in both NHS and non-NHS (third sector) community drug and alcohol services in the North West of England and London.

The post based in Manchester: Office location based at our partner recruitment site Change Grow Live, and the role will take place across local CGL and NHS addiction services that are affiliated with the trial, so travelling between CGL and NHS sites will be a regular feature of this post.

The post based in London: Office location based at Imperial College, and the role will take place across local addiction services that are affiliated with the trial, including Central & North West London NHS Foundation trust. Travel between the London sites will be a regular feature of this post. What you would be doing You will be primarily responsible for recruitment, participant-facing activities and data collection at the local addiction services. This will involve the planning, co-ordinating and conduct of participant visits and trial-related procedures, in line with the research protocol, according to Good Clinical Practice. You will be the key point-of contact for client and staff queries at the Manchester sites. As a pro-active post holder you will build effective relationships with local Principal Investigators and their addiction service teams. All aspects of the role will be undertaken in collaboration with, and with support from, the trial management team and wider research group based at Imperial College London.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a registered nurse with experience in a relevant area, or a Clinical Research Practitioner with equivalent training. Preferably you will have previous research experience, ideally with CTIMPs, but if not you should be interested in developing a career in research. You will have one of a range of skills. You do not need to be qualified as a nurse, but should have relevant clinical and/or clinical research experience, and an interest in addiction. You may have good clinical experience but no or limited experience of clinical trials and wanting to develop your interest in such research. Or you may have extensive clinical trials experience from a governance/regulatory perspective but limited experience working in the clinic with participants and want to develop this.

It will be essential to have the following:

This is a full time and a fixed-term (12 months) role based in Manchester or London. Manchester post to be based at Change Grow Live (CGL Services), with travel to recruitment sites in CGL and NHS services across Manchester, Accrington and the North West. London post to be based at Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus with travel to recruitment sites across London including CGL and NHS services.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the post is filled. If you require any further details on the role please contact: Louise Paterson - l.paterson@imperial.ac.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are seeking a registered nurse with experience in a relevant area, or a Clinical Research Practitioner with equivalent training. Preferably you will have previous research experience, ideally with CTIMPs, but if not you should be interested in developing a career in research.
• You will have one of a range of skills. You do not need to be qualified as a nurse, but should have relevant clinical and/or clinical research experience, and an interest in addiction. You may have good clinical experience but no or limited experience of clinical trials and wanting to develop your interest in such research. Or you may have extensive clinical trials experience from a governance/regulatory perspective but limited experience working in the clinic with participants and want to develop this.
• It will be essential to have the following:
• - Able to prioritise and manage own work
• - Ability to work accurately to procedures and protocols.
• - Ability to pay attention to detail and keep comprehensive records
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• - Experience in addiction services or individuals with substance misuse
• - Previous Research experience
• - Experience in clinical trials involving an IMP
• - Experience in clinical research
• - Understanding of ethical practice and patient confidentiality
• - Knowledge of research governance
• - Independent transport, ideally access to a car (when public transport is not convenient) with a full driving licence and insurance cover for business purpose

Experience

Essential

• - Registered Nurse (NMC with experience in relevant area) or equivalent training and experience as a Clinical Research Practitioner
• - Evidence of up-to-date professional development
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• - Experience of working effectively in a team
• - Patient centred approach to the delivery of care
• - Able to work independently
• - The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• - Excellent organisational skills
• - Meticulous attention to detail
• - Willing to work flexibly across a range of locations as per the needs of the study
• - Evident of interest in clinical research
• - A knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) in clinical trials and knowledge of Research Governance Framework
• - Well-developed IT skills
• - Willing and able to travel between and work flexibly across a range of locations, as per the needs of the study

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College London

Address

Manchester / London

Manchester

W12 0NN

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)