Clinical Research Nurse - Critical Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL:

• Work with the team to manage and coordinate and support existing and new portfolio of clinical research whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintaining effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Assist in selecting, screening and organising the patients and/or volunteers suitable for entry into clinical trials/studies when applicable.
• Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of the trial or study, assisting and supporting local nursing teams.
• Coordinate the collection of all biological samples required as part of the clinical trial/study and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, in conjunction with Sponsors.
• Ensure the safe administration of trial drugs, have knowledge of the legal requirements of a clinical trial sponsor regarding pharmacovigilance and of the Trust pharmacovigilance policy. Report any adverse events and reactions in accordance with this policy and the trial protocol.
• At all times to ensure clear, accurate records are maintained by the team.
• Implement and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that all trials are conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate.
• To oversee the routine maintenance and servicing of clinical equipment as appropriate

MANAGEMENT:

• To represent Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust as a research nurse in external situations, for example national and international conferences, committees etc. as appropriate.
• To report any adverse incident/near misses in relation to that activity to peers and external stakeholders as required
• To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the clinical and research team.
• To responsibly support the control of equipment, resources and stock through the adherence of research policies and clinical trials budgets.

EDUCATION:

• Ensure mandatory clinical trials training is undertaken and updated as required.
• To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.

PROFESSIONAL:

• You will be accountable for your own professional actions, acting within clearly defined policies/procedures and codes of conduct including the NMC code and Trust policy.
• To act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that all mandatory training for nursing staff within the Trust is attended.
• To work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct.
• To undertake Performance Development Review annually to identify organisational and professional objectives and developmental needs.
• To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, NHS, academic and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
• To attend courses as deemed relevant, including mandatory training, and to attend meetings and conferences as appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or above

Desirable

• A Clinical Research qualification

Previous experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within an acute adult ward environment as a qualified nurse with previous ICU NHS experience.
• Experience with a variety of computer programmes, including Access, Excel, Micrsoft office, Outlook and databases

Desirable

• Experience in Clinical Research
• Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification

Skills

Essential

• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
• Organisation and management skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research methodologies

Other

Essential

• Enthusiastic, professional and accountable for own actions.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)