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Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse

Employer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 Per annum inc HCAS
Closing date
17 Oct 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse

You will be in charge and coordinating a portfolio of studies of all types and phases to include complex and early phase studies. On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials, screening and recruiting patients obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures to include venepuncture and cannulation and managing study data. A key aspect of this role is supporting the patient / participant and their family throughout the above research process.

The key elements of our R& D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio and commercial studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target. You will work under the management of the Team Leader and Lead Research Nurse, but will need to have excellent organisational skills.

It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your full potential and we would encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for self-development.

Main duties of the job

On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process from setup, study activation, recruitment, follow-up and completion to include query resolution, data cleaning, and liaison with CRO, monitors and study sponsor representatives accordingly. Clinical duties will include assessing patient suitability for trials screening and recruiting patients obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures to include venepuncture and cannulation and managing study data. A key aspect of this role is supporting the patient / participant and their family throughout the above research process.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A& E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a �30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an �80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
  • Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
  • Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
  • To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
  • Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
  • Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
  • Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
  • Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
  • Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
  • Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
  • Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
  • Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.


Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Putting patients first
  • Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
  • Open, welcoming and honest
  • Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
  • Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care


Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
  • Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
  • Teaching / mentorship qualification
  • First degree (BSc/BA)


Desirable

  • Master's degree or working towards
  • Diploma in Higher Education


Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
  • Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
  • Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
  • Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing


Desirable

  • Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
  • Knowledge of budgets
  • Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
  • Experience of risk management / assessment


Personal qualities

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Effective team member
  • Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
  • Able to remain calm under pressure
  • Able to act as a patient's advocate
  • Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
  • Professional and impartial at all times


Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
  • Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
  • Experience of working on or supporting clinical trials


Desirable

  • Experience of clinical supervision and leadership


Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinical Research Facility St Stephens Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

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289-CR-1632

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