HLRI CRF Senior Research Nurse/Senior Trial Co-ordinator
The closing date is 27th Apr 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) 06/05/2025
Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Nurse/ Clinical Trial Coordinator at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility (VPD-HLRI CRF). The VPD HLRI CRF is a joint project between the University of Cambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) to create a world-leading research environment delivering high impact research, directly impacting on global cardiovascular and respiratory health. It is a state-of-the-art facility for delivery of clinical trials.
The VDP HLRI CRF research team coordinate and deliver many complex, mainly CTIMP research studies. We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Research Nurse or Senior Clinical Trial Co-ordinator who is enthusiastic, motivated, autonomous and proactive and who will enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality research in this patient facing role.
You will be based at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart Lung Research Institute (VPD HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
As a key member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of a number of clinical trials at the VPD Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility and Royal Papworth Hospital. Your duties include organising treatments, arranging, and conducting assessments and follow up appointments.
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 clinical studies including early phase randomised, controlled trials and observational experimental medicine. It will also ensure a safe environment for both participants and staff working on clinical trials.
The successful applicant will be part of the VPD HLRI Clinical Research Facility (CRF) team undertaking trials within the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will liaise closely with CRF team members, clinical trial delivery teams, and support R&D teams and study sponsor representatives. You will be expected to operate with minimum supervision in organising and planning your own workload.
Person specification
Qualifications
Valid NMC registration or equivalent science degree
Either completion of, or willingness to undertake, a relevant Level 5 Higher Education qualification.
NIHR CRP Accreditation
Experience
Relevant experience in either clinical practice and or clinical research experience at a minimum of NHS Band 5 or above.
Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating projects.
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role i.e. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes.
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 department.
Able to devise and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice.
Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same.
Ability to deal with complex situations.
Drive, vision and ambition to provide high quality research.
Flexible approach to working hours and practices.
Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security.
Clinical Research/Audit knowledge or experience.
Experience of interviewing patients.
Experience of previous patient facing role in a Respiratory/Cardiac Clinical Environment.
Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation.
Additional Criteria
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 Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Jenniffer Castedo
jenny.castedo1@nhs.net
01223639234
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
175-2526-2-RD1181
Job locations
Heart and Lung Research Institute
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
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