Clinical Research Practitioner or Clinical Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is to work within the Imperial College/Royal Brompton cystic fibrosis (CF) clinical trials group comprising clinicians, academics, allied health professionals and admin/ finance members. The Brompton adult and paediatric CF centres are made up of world leading teams undertaking trials seeking improved treatment for adults and children with CF. The team is part of the UK CF Trust Clinical Trials Accelerator Platform (CTAP; https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/the-work-we-do/clinical-trials-accelerator-platform) and the European CF Society Clinical Trials Network (https://www.ecfs.eu/ctn). Both initiatives provide opportunities for our patients to participate in trials of new, cutting-edge medicines.

The post holder will assist the team on global, multicentre interventional and observational studies, in both adults and children, being led by Profs Davies, Simmonds and colleagues. You will be primarily responsible for all matters relating to clinical trial data collection and management, involving direct patient interactions and provision of administrative support for trial-related activities. This role requires the post holder to be able to handle a varied and extensive workload. Training will be provided in all aspects of the role.

In this exciting and rewarding role,you willbe at the heart of research into cystic fibrosis. Your responsibilities will include:

Identifying and recruiting potential participants for clinical research studies, working closely with patients, families, and clinical teams.

Providing compassionate and courteous front-line support to study participants, whether in the clinic or over the phone, ensuring their questions and concerns are handled with professionalism and empathy.

Performing and reviewing clinical assessments, including the collection and processing of blood or other biological samples, while always prioritising participant comfort and safety.

Maintaining accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of your findings, in full compliance with local policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Keeping your knowledge current in the field of cystic fibrosis and clinical research by engaging in regular training and attending national and international conferences, with opportunities to pursue areas of personal interest.

Contributing to the writing of research reports and publications, helping to shape the evidence base for future treatments and care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a healthcare or science-related subject.

Desirable

• Professional Nursing Qualification with valid NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly with patients / study participants in a clinical setting.
• Proven experience of accurate data management.
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern.

Desirable

• Interest in Clinical Research.
• Substantial and proven relevant clinical research experience in pharmaceuticals, CROs or academic clinical trial units.
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP).
• Experience of working with children, preferably in a clinical setting.

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

Sydney St, London SW3 6NP

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

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