Job overview
Band 6 Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner - Perioperative Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery (1 year fixed term)
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven Research nurse or Clinical Trials Practitioner, has arisen to work within the adult cardiovascular surgery & perioperative medicine research group and the Barts Bio Resource based at the St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Our group offers a unique variety of research experiences and is a fantastic place to learn the speciality.
As part our routine day, we work in the Pre-Operative Assessment Units, Theatres, Recovery, Critical Care Units and Surgical wards. You will be closely involved with the staff and patients in all of these departments and more widely across the Hospital, supporting the Barts Bio Resource programme
Your primary base will be at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be committed to evidence-based practice and will be involved in the day to day management of research studies and the Barts Bio Resource. This includes: patient recruitment, data collection, research protocol development, data quality assurance and liaison with the clinicians responsible for patient care. You will be expected to show initiative and autonomy in the running of the clinical trials.
You will have experience in cardiothoracic surgery and/or critical care, strong organisational and planning skills and be an effective communicator. Research experience is desirable but not essential and you are able to work both on your own initiative, and as part of a team.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Comprehensive research training and an induction program will be provided. The team will also provide a tailored, individual personal development plan with support for further training and opportunities for developing.
If you have been working in cardiovascular surgeryand/or critical care and you are interested in embarking on a clinical research career, we would love to hear from you.
Our team works Monday to Friday and our working hours vary depending on the research study. We may have to start early or work late – allowing flexibility in the working hours. This is a one year fixed term contract and a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.
For further informal enquiries and/or to arrange a visit
please contact: Sophie Welch Senior Nurse for Cardiovascular Research via email on:
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications/Professional Development
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse / or demonstrable experience in health-related discipline
Desirable criteria
2. Research qualification
3. Possession of/working towards degree
4. ALS/ILS or equivalent
5. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
6. Substantive post registration nursing experience/or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
7. An understanding of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Good Clinical Practice and evidence of effective approaches to implementation.
Desirable criteria
8. Demonstrate an understanding of national research networks.
9. Clinical trials experience.
10. Experience in Cardiology Nursing or other relevant area for at least 1 year.
Leadership and Management Style
Essential criteria
11. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills including liaison and negotiating skills.
12. Ability to produce clear, accurate written and verbal reports.
13. Proactive and self-motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others.
Desirable criteria
14. Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively.
Skills
Essential criteria
15. Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects.
16. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
17. Computer literacy.
Desirable criteria
18. Ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach.
Other
Essential criteria
19. Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
20. • Displays enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
21. Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research in clinical practice
22. Able to articulate reason for desire to work in this clinical area
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
23. Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
24. Display enthusiastic nature.