Clinical Research Nurse
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Job summary
Are you interested in becoming a Guy's and St Thomas' Stroke Research Nurse?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to work as part of the Stroke Service at St Thomas' hospital.
The stroke service is a highly functioning centre within South London CRN delivering to a wide range of stroke studies on the NIHR portfolio. These studies range from observational to randomised controlled trials incorporating a number of research strands including translational, secondary prevention and rehabilitation. Within the portfolio, there are opportunities to be involved in delivering CTIMPs to a wide range of stroke patients managed in a comprehensive stroke unit at St Thomas'. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior stroke clinicians with a wealth of stroke research experience in a supportive, educational and clinically effective environment. St Thomas' has a strong track record in delivering major multi centre trials testing acute interventions in stroke, many of which have now been translated into clinical practice.
In addition, there is plenty of scope to be involved in a number of educational stroke specific meeting locally and regionally within South London whereby one can enhance research delivery expertise.
Main duties of the job
As a clinical research nurse in stroke you will find many exciting opportunities to develop. As well as delivering to stroke studies, you will be exposed to the clinical environment of stroke and the many facets of evidence based care deployed. You will have the opportunity to learn skills in liaising with patients with complex neurological impairments and providing them the opportunity to participate in a plethora of stroke studies. You will be part of the multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to collaborate and liaise with members of this team, thereby understanding the criteria for entry into studies.
The Research Nurse will be responsible for the stroke portfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation. Duties will include identifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols, collection of clinical data on Case Report Forms (CRFs), and following the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The successful candidate will be registered nurse with previous experience of working in stroke and/or research. You must have a good communication and clinical skills, as well as the ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action. Previous experience and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical research would be an advantage.
About us
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients. This is an exciting time to be working for Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, in October 2023 the Trust will implement and embed a new electronic health record, Epic, through the Trust's Apollo programme. Transforming the way we care for our patients, improving ways of working, enabling a live site status and improving patient experience.
Research & Development
As one of the largest NHS trusts in England, with patients from a diverse and multicultural population, we are well placed to deliver a wide variety of health research.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,471 to £50,364 a year Per annum inclusive of Inner London H.C.A
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-RD008
Job locations
St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
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