Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced nurse who is enthusiastic, adaptable and confident, can prioritise a combination of diverse tasks and can work autonomously.
The successful candidate will have prior experience of working within early phase clinical research and will be knowledgeable concerning the role and relevant research governance and legislation requirements. Within this role you will develop further research skills and experience which will be supported by relevant training opportunities.
You will be joining a diverse and ever growing research workforce which supports integration and growth of clinical research across the organisation.
The CRF band 7 Clinical Research Nurse is expected to provide leadership of the research activity across the Clinical Research Facility. They will support the set up and delivery of early phase / complex commercial and NIHR research portfolio studies.
This will involve working across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that all CRF studies recruit to time and target within research governance requirements. They will act as a source of specialist knowledge concerning research for colleagues within their department and support the CRF Lead Research Nurse in the running of the facility.
The post holder will be based at the Royal Free Hospital. They will report to the CRF Lead Research Nurse.
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.
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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.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
1. Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualfications
Essential
2. Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
3. Recognised research module/ qualification or equivalent short courses and accredited updates
4. Recognised teaching module/ qualification
5. Completed/working towards Masters degree in a related field
Experience
Essential
6. Significant post registration nursing experience
7. Experience of working in CTIMP Clinical Research
8. Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
9. Experience in delivering evidence based practice
10. Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
11. Experience of acting as a patient advocate
12. Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given.
13. Line Management Experience
14. Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
15. Experience of working in a CRF or on early phase studies.
Desirable
16. Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
17. Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
18. Computer literacy and experience creating databases
19. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage conflict situations.
Desirable
20. Displays enthusiastic nature
Other
Essential
21. Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the trial protocol.