Job summary
NIHR St Georges Clinical Research Facility is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Nurse with a practice education interest to join our diverse and enthusiastic team.
This band 7 post represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Nurse. Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination and management of part of the CRF core team and an agreed early and late phase clinical research portfolio. Central to this role is responsibility for assessing and managing the education and training pathways for clinical and non-clinical research staff supporting clinical trials.
You will be involved in a range of research activities, including co-ordinating study set-up and procedures, research staff training and auditing. You will need to have solid experience with research governance and have proven experience in setting up early and late phase IMP studies.You will have excellent staff management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, possess strong motivation and have the ability to work autonomously whilst integrating with the multidisciplinary team. You will also work alongside the Early and Late Phase Research Matrons, CRF Ops/QA Manager, Senior Research Nurses /CRPs based in the CRF to foster a culture of outstanding care in the NIHRCRF.
Informal visits strongly encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Research Matrons and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of a portfolio of early and late phase clinical trials and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of a Research team at St Georges Hospital alongside assisting the Early/ Late Phase Research Matrons in the provision of expert leadership on Practice Development, Education and Training in clinical research. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patient and is conducted within Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for research.
The post holder will also assist the Research Matrons in continuing education, training, and professional development for CRF staff and students to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the delivery of world-class care and cutting-edge research. The post holder will have the skills to lead by example as an expert practitioner providing organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team and supporting the patient throughout a clinical trial. The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinical specialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.
About us
We are a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.
Person Specification
Education & Quals
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
- Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards
- Qualified GCP Facilitator or relevant experience
Previous experience/ knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a complex early and late phase clinical research workload in a Clinical Research Facility
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDR / clinical supervision
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Experience of working as a patients advocate
- Substantial and recent experience working in a senior role in Clinical Research ( Band 6 or above)
- Experience of phlebotomy
Desirable
- Experience of radiation protection procedures
- Experience managing or leading a team
- Experienced in clinical practice development
- Experience managing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating teaching programs for staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Computer literacy including e-mails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development
- Highly motivated & able to motivate others
- Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies
- Robust understanding of clinical research guidelines and regulations in the UK
Desirable
- Skilled in audit
- Skilled in planning and delivering action plans
Other qualities
Essential
- Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
- Passionate about clinical research and the benefits it can bring to patients, the public and the NHS
Person Specification
Education & Quals
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
- Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Completed Master's degree in the speciality or related field or willing to work towards
- Qualified GCP Facilitator or relevant experience
Previous experience/ knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing a complex early and late phase clinical research workload in a Clinical Research Facility
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDR / clinical supervision
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience and evidence of using highly developed motivational and negotiation skills to affect change.
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Experience of working as a patients advocate
- Substantial and recent experience working in a senior role in Clinical Research ( Band 6 or above)
- Experience of phlebotomy
Desirable
- Experience of radiation protection procedures
- Experience managing or leading a team
- Experienced in clinical practice development
- Experience managing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating teaching programs for staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
- Computer literacy including e-mails, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & databases utilised in clinical research
- Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
- Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development
- Highly motivated & able to motivate others
- Able to communicate complex information effectively across disciplines and agencies
- Robust understanding of clinical research guidelines and regulations in the UK
Desirable
- Skilled in audit
- Skilled in planning and delivering action plans
Other qualities
Essential
- Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
- Passionate about clinical research and the benefits it can bring to patients, the public and the NHS
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
