Senior Clinical Research Nurse- Lymphoedema
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Job summary
- The post holder will be involved in a programme of research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) where they will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the clinical research studies at St Georges Hospital.
- Over the last 20 years, the clinical interdisciplinary team at St George's led by Prof Mortimer, Prof Mansour, Dr Gordon and Prof Ostergaard, has built up an unrivalled expertise in the phenotyping of primary lymphoedema.
- Better diagnostic criteria and patient grouping has enabled our team to develop a new internationally accepted clinical pathway/algorithm for the classification of lymphoedema based on phenotype.
- Deeper phenotyping through detailed investigation is required however, and this study will play an important role in providing data to complement this process.
- A multidimensional approach is being employed by St George's, using data from MRL, ICG lymphography and lymphoscintigraphy to study lymph vessel macromorphology; 3D ultramicroscopy to study individual lymph vessels; immune profiling to study the immune defects; and clinical insights.
- The successful applicant will play a crucial role in recruiting patients with primary lymphoedema from the clinic to the research studies, in undertaking investigative procedures, and in updating the research database.
- Informal visits strongly encouraged.
- Interviews on Tuesday 22nd AM and possibly PM.
Main duties of the job
- This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team in the Genetics department as a Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Genetic Counsellor/ Practitioner.
- The post holder will work on NIHR portfolio studies within St George's and primarily within the Medical Genetics Department.
- They will work closely with and line manage the existing research team consisting of 2 Research Practitioners, a clinical trials assistant, and other flexible research staff.
- The post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed portfolio of Genetics Research Studies such as Cancer, Rare Diseases and Neurology. Central to this role is responsibility for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in clinical trials.
- You will be involved in a range of research activities, including co-ordinating study set-up and procedures and collecting data.
- You will need to have solid experience with research governance and have proven experience in setting up commercial and academic 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.
- Genetics experience is desirable but not essential.
- 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
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
48 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-6536066-GO-VA
Job locations
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London
SW17 0QT
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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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SW17 0QT
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