An exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join full time - UCLH/UCL Research and Development Agile Workforce in supporting multiple specialty studies across UCLH Trust.
Do you want to provide exceptional care and be involved in providing state-of-the-art treatments to patients? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Practitioner to become part of the Research and Development Agile Workforce at UCLH. The Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Practitioner will provide exceptional specialist nursing care to a wide variety of patients across multiple specialties (Neurology, Women's health, Paediatrics, Infectious disease, and many others) and deliver different phases of research across the trust. This includes early phase clinical trials as well as larger scale multicentre studies. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail. The successful candidate will need willingness to learn and an interest in working across a range of specialties at UCLH/UCL.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by Senior Research Team within the unit, and the role is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are keen to develop their career in Clinical Research Nursing/Clinical Trials. The post holders will work in close collaboration with Principal Investigator and Research Support Staff, to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial specific protocols.
As Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our clinical research within the research directorate division. You will provide specialist skills and knowledge to coordinate and manage clinical trials and be responsible to provide high-quality research. Your main responsibility will be ensuring the recruitment of patients, completion of trial related activities and reliable data collection as per protocol requirements in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance and local Trust policies for research. You will be required to plan and manage your own workload effectively and demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation. A proactive, flexible and solution-oriented approach is essential. The ability to work autonomously but in collaboration with others is essential. Strong communication and organisational skills are also essential. A flexible proactive working approach is a key element to this role.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12
* Relevant post registration
* Completed/working towards degree in the specialty or related fields
* Up to date GCP Training
* Clinical experience in neurology and neurosurgery
Desirable
* Teaching or mentor course
Experience
Essential
* Post registration nursing
* Clinical research experience
* Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
* Clinical trials experience
* Experience of acting as a patient advocate
* Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
* Experience in caring of complex and acutely ill patients
Desirable
* Experience in delivering evidence based-practice
* Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
* Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Demonstrates evidence of professional development
* Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
* Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
* Computer literacy
Communication
Essential
* Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
* Be familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
* Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
* Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
#J-18808-Ljbffr