Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse Job In London

Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse

The Research and Development Department is looking for a research experienced nurse with venepuncture and cannulation skills to help with the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials currently running in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site.

This will be a permanent post that would offer a unique opportunity to enhance your career by further developing you knowledge and skills in a busy CRF.

You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research. In order to co-ordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes, you will need to be a self-motivated and passionate clinically-experienced adult nurse, with a passion for clinical research.

Main duties of the job

On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials screening and recruiting patients obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures to include venepuncture and cannulation and managing study data. A key aspect of this role is supporting the patient / participant and their family throughout the above research process.

The key elements of our R& D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio and commercial studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target. You will work under the management of the Team Leader and Lead Research Nurse, but will need to have excellent organizational skills.

It is also essential that you can plan and prioritize your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your full potential and we would encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for self-development.

The aim of the role of the Band 6 Research Nurse is to enhance the overall delivery of clinical research within the Trust by providing support to the existing research team, while being responsible for clinical and administrative activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
• Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
• Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
• Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
• Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• First degree (BSc/BA)
• Minimum 6 months experience working in clinical research

Desirable

• Master's degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
• Minimum 6 months experience of working in clinical research
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.

Desirable

• Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing

Desirable

• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
• Experience of risk management / assessment

Personal qualities

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient's advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinical Research Facility St Stephens Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

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289-CR-1572