Job summary The practice educator will work collaboratively with the senior nursing staff within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) to support the delivery of effective, high quality, safe patient centred care and clinical research studies. They will do this primarily through the provision of expert leadership on Practice Development, Education and Training, and through the provision of professional leadership via the Professional Nurse Advocate role. The post holder will role model exemplary Clinical Research Nursing. They will retain a small portfolio of studies to maintain their skills and demonstrate best practice. It is anticipated the CPE will work on studies 20-30% of the time and focus on clinical practice education 70-80% of the time. These allocations will be approached flexibly and managed in consultation with the CRF Lead Research Nurse. The CRF's core hours are 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday however study protocol demands and patient safety require occasional work outside of these hours. All CRF staff are expected to contribute to the safe staffing of work outside of the CRF's core hours. This may include early, twilight, night or weekend shifts. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Lead the continuing education, training and professional development for CRF staff and students to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the delivery of world-class care and cutting-edge research. Develop and drive forward embedding of best practice in line with local and national guidelines and research regulations through teaching, demonstration, competency assessment and audit, and ensure that nursing and research procedures and policies are properly embedded within practice. Act as a Professional Nurse Advocate providing restorative clinical support and supervision, leading and promoting quality improvement, promoting professional development and standards in clinical practice, and acting as a role model to high standards in clinical practice. Develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of emergency scenarios, training and skills acquisition which assures the emergency readiness capacity and capability of the CRF. Participate in the review of studies submitted to the CRF Adoption Committee, identifying risk mitigations and clinical practice and educational requirements for each study. Coordinate relevant training to ensure staff are appropriately trained to complete the tasks delegated to them on study delegation logs and respond to emergencies. About us ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Royal Free London (RFL) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest foundation trusts in the country employing over 10,000 staff and serving a local population of over 1.6 million people. Beyond this, patients from across the country access our specialist services in liver and renal disease, cancer, organ transplantation, HIV and infectious diseases, immunology, cardiology, amyloidosis, scleroderma and single-gene disorders including haemophilia and lysosomal storage disorders (LSD). Comprising three teaching hospitals - Barnet Hospital (BH), Chase Farm Hospital (CFH) and Royal Free Hospital (RFH) - the trust has over 1,300 beds and hosts 1.6 million patient visits per year. The RFL CRF will support investigators and serve patients from all three hospitals. THE ROYAL FREE LONDON CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (RFL CRF) The CRF is located on the second floor of the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead in North London. The CRF is a purpose-built facility where investigators can deliver early-phase, complex and high-risk experimental medicine studies in healthy adults or those with acute, complex, and long-term conditions. These studies range from First in Human (FIH) to late-phase trials with an experimental medicine component that requires specialist facilities or support. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 391-RFL-6889545 Job locations Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the roles and responsibilities of this position. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the roles and responsibilities of this position. Person Specification Education & professional qualifications Essential 1st level Registered Nurse Current ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate Current Intermediate Life Support (ILS) certification NMC approved mentorship course or equivalent Degree in related subject Accredited PNA module or willingness to work towards Desirable Qualified ICH GCP Facilitator Master's degree in related subject or willingness to work towards NMC approved practice teacher's qualification or equivalent e.g., PGCE Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Recent substantial post-registration experience in research Substantial and recent experience working in a senior role (Band 6 or above) Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experienced in managing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating teaching programmes for staff and students Experienced in change management Experienced in practice development Able to assess practice and give constructive feedback Experienced in the set-up, delivery, management and close out of clinical research studies Experienced in the conduct of early phase clinical trials Experience or recruiting, educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials Desirable Experience of working in a CRF Skills and aptitudes Essential Current and in-depth knowledge of clinical research Current in professional issues Robust understanding of the guidelines and regulations that govern clinical research and the cross-cutting legislation that informs its delivery in the UK including: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, The Medicines for Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004, Human Tissue Act 2004, Data Protection Act 2018 Robust understanding of research ethics and governance processes Ability to apply research to practice and follow policies and guidelines A pro-active approach to clinical risk management Skilled in teaching staff individually and in groups Skilled in complex patient management decisions and utilise and disseminate this to learners through reasoning Skilled in audit Skilled in planning and delivering action plans Manage complex emotional responses from patients, relatives and staff Ability to develop pathways to develop and maximise learning opportunities for staff Knowledge of current nursing roles employed in clinical environments (e.g., nursing associate, return to nursing) and nursing career pathways Ability to plan and prioritise workload Excellent communication skills and ability to network with staff Skilled in use of computer in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Personal qualities & attributes Essential A positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach Passionate about clinical research and the benefits it can bring to patients, the public and the NHS Ability to work under pressure Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Diplomatic and calm Flexible and approachable Person Specification Education & professional qualifications Essential 1st level Registered Nurse Current ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate Current Intermediate Life Support (ILS) certification NMC approved mentorship course or equivalent Degree in related subject Accredited PNA module or willingness to work towards Desirable Qualified ICH GCP Facilitator Master's degree in related subject or willingness to work towards NMC approved practice teacher's qualification or equivalent e.g., PGCE Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Recent substantial post-registration experience in research Substantial and recent experience working in a senior role (Band 6 or above) Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experienced in managing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating teaching programmes for staff and students Experienced in change management Experienced in practice development Able to assess practice and give constructive feedback Experienced in the set-up, delivery, management and close out of clinical research studies Experienced in the conduct of early phase clinical trials Experience or recruiting, educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials Desirable Experience of working in a CRF Skills and aptitudes Essential Current and in-depth knowledge of clinical research Current in professional issues Robust understanding of the guidelines and regulations that govern clinical research and the cross-cutting legislation that informs its delivery in the UK including: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, The Medicines for Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004, Human Tissue Act 2004, Data Protection Act 2018 Robust understanding of research ethics and governance processes Ability to apply research to practice and follow policies and guidelines A pro-active approach to clinical risk management Skilled in teaching staff individually and in groups Skilled in complex patient management decisions and utilise and disseminate this to learners through reasoning Skilled in audit Skilled in planning and delivering action plans Manage complex emotional responses from patients, relatives and staff Ability to develop pathways to develop and maximise learning opportunities for staff Knowledge of current nursing roles employed in clinical environments (e.g., nursing associate, return to nursing) and nursing career pathways Ability to plan and prioritise workload Excellent communication skills and ability to network with staff Skilled in use of computer in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Personal qualities & attributes Essential A positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach Passionate about clinical research and the benefits it can bring to patients, the public and the NHS Ability to work under pressure Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Diplomatic and calm Flexible and approachable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)