Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse with relevant experience to join our team of respiratory research nurses and coordinators at the Royal Brompton Cardiorespiratory Clinical Research Facility.
You will work across a portfolio of respiratory research studies, with a particular focus on trials involving patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Asthma.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include screening, recruiting and consenting patients, arranging clinical assessments, data collection and entry, randomisation, and managing day-to-day trial activities.
The role involves regular collaboration with internal and external clinical and research staff and requires attention to detail and a proactive approach.
About us
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals form the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and are among the largest in Europe. They are renowned for their expertise, high standards of care, and research excellence. The hospitals are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse, you will be based in the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and be responsible for coordinating clinical trials in interstitial lung disease and asthma. You will manage the full life cycle of research studies, from setup to delivery and archiving, while ensuring patient recruitment targets are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse, you will be based in the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and be responsible for coordinating clinical trials in interstitial lung disease and asthma. You will manage the full life cycle of research studies, from setup to delivery and archiving, while ensuring patient recruitment targets are met.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
- Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Recent NHS experience
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Interest in Clinical Research
Desirable
- Clinical Research experience
- Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
- Clear written communication with attention to detail
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Common sense
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours including shifts, night duty rotation and weekend work
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of English language
- Appropriately completed application form
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
- Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Recent NHS experience
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Interest in Clinical Research
Desirable
- Clinical Research experience
- Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
- Clear written communication with attention to detail
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Common sense
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours including shifts, night duty rotation and weekend work
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of English language
- Appropriately completed application form
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.
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.
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).
