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Band 7 Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Clinical Research Facility
Band 7
Main area: Clinical Research Facility
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Some unsocial working)
Job ref: 391-RFL-6874427
Site: Royal Free Hospital
Town: Hampstead
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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.
Working for our organisation
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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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.
Person specification
World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
* Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
* Recognised research module/ qualification or equivalent short courses and accredited updates
* Recognised teaching module/ qualification
* Completed/working towards Masters degree in a related field
Experience
* Significant experience of working in CTIMP Clinical Research
* Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
* Experience in delivering evidence based practice
* Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
* Experience of acting as a patient advocate
* Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given.
* Line management experience
* Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
* Experience of working in a CRF or on early phase studies.
* Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
* Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
* Computer literacy and experience creating databases
* Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage conflict situations.
Other
* Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the trial protocol.
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We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
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