Job summary An exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Research Nurse has arisen in the Cardiology Research Team. We are a team of experienced and dedicated professionals collaborating with our talented multi-disciplinary clinical teams to deliver a wide range of innovative high quality research trials to inform the future care of our patients. The Cardiology research team support a portfolio of studies across cardiology. The areas we cover are EP, pacing, interventional and structural cardiology. We offer a friendly working environment and are interested in your career development with a range of training opportunities available to help you fulfil your potential. We are looking to appoint an experienced Research Nurse who is enthusiastic, motivated, proactive and who will enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality research. You will be based at the new Heart Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Main duties of the job As a key member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for the set up and coordination of multiple clinical trials. Your duties include recruiting and consenting suitable patients, coordinating data collection, arranging, and conducting assessments and follow up appointments which are specified by the protocol. All necessary tests and investigations will need to be arranged and appointment letters will need to be sent to patients to ensure that tests are performed at the scheduled times. You will ensure that specified milestones are achieved on time, that high quality data is collected and that the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards. The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials including randomised, controlled trials and observational studies. About us Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality. The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview. For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year 0.8 WTE Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 175-2425-2-RD924 Job locations Heart and Lung Research Institute Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Royal Papworth Hospital Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Valid registration with NMC if applicable Degree in a relevant science or health care subject Experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS band 5 or above Desirable Completion of, or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 5 Higher Education qualification Experience Essential Clinical experience in a relevant professional area Experience of interviewing patients Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role i.e. competency training, research skills training, consent training Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Positive attitude to change The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services across the Dept. Able to devise and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice Flexible approach to working hours and practices Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same Desirable Experience of previous patient facing role Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating projects Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use Understanding of a hospital/clinical environment Clinical Research /Audit knowledge or experience Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration Person Specification Qualifications Essential Valid registration with NMC if applicable Degree in a relevant science or health care subject Experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS band 5 or above Desirable Completion of, or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 5 Higher Education qualification Experience Essential Clinical experience in a relevant professional area Experience of interviewing patients Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role i.e. competency training, research skills training, consent training Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Positive attitude to change The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services across the Dept. Able to devise and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice Flexible approach to working hours and practices Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same Desirable Experience of previous patient facing role Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating projects Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use Understanding of a hospital/clinical environment Clinical Research /Audit knowledge or experience Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Heart and Lung Research Institute Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)