Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6 - HIV Research

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the HIV Research Team at the Harrison Wing, Guy's and St Thomas Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the HIV Clinical Trials team, helping to expand our portfolio of HIV studies, by linking closely with our outpatient HIV service.

You will coordinate various clinical trials and research projects. This includes recruiting participants into clinical trials/research studies, data collection and cleaning, managing patient care, and Site File maintenance. Experience working in HIV/Sexual Health, or research will be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have worked in an NHS setting and have knowledge of Good Clinical Practice as it relates to Research. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will possess good timekeeping and prioritisation skills and be willing to learn and develop within the role.

About us

The candidate will be joining a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team of research nurses, coordinators and clinical investigators, covering novel and exciting clinical research trials. You will be working alongside leaders in the field of HIV Research and will have close links with academics through Kings College London (KCL).

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require an enthusiastic nurse with:

- Ambition to develop professional, clinical & research skills

- Ability to manage difficult situations and use own initiative

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Non-judgmental and empathetic attitude

- Ability to prioritise own workload

- An understanding of ethical practice and confidentiality

- Good knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory standards

- Great team working skills someone who is keen to support their colleagues, and ask for help when needed as well

Person Specification

Knowledge / Qualifications

Essential

• RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

• GCP certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience at least as a band 5 for 3 years
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting

Desirable

• Post registration experience in HIV or Sexual Health
• Experience of electronic data capture.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role
• Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study protocol
• Proficient to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, venepuncture and cannulation, serial sampling, temperature, pulse, respiratory observations and ECG.
• Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research methodologies

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas'

London

SE1 9RT

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