Job summary
- The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination andmanagement of the Neurology Research team at NIHR St George's CRF , St Georges Hospital.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Research Matron/Head of Research Nursing and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of a portfolio of clinical trials and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.
- 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 have the skills to lead by example as an expert practitioner providing organisation and leadership to the multi-professional team and supporting thepatient throughout a clinical trial.
- The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
- 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.
Informal visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced individual in the Neurology Research Team within the Neurosciences Department as a Senior Neurology Research Nurse.
This is an exciting opportunity with responsibility for the set-up, recruiting to, and co-ordinating early and late phase clinical trials, and the shared line management and training of research staff working in this portfolio.
- The key theme of research excellence in Neurology such as Multiple Sclerosis, Migraine, Motor Neurone, Parkinsons amongst others.
- The department participates in many trials, including NIHR portfolio work.
- Participation in high quality early and late phase trials is critically important for Neurology to maintain its position as a leader in the Neurology Research field worldwide and the successful candidate will be key to this.
- The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigators to establish and further develop Neurology research.
- Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination and management of the Neurology team and research portfolio.
- Central to this role is responsibility for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in clinical trials and studies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above
- 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
- Experience of working as a patients advocate
Desirable
- Experience of radiation protection procedures
- Experience of phlebotomy
- Neurology Clinical or Research experience
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Working knowledge of current Health and Safety issues relevant to post
Other
Essential
- Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload at Band 6 or above
- 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
- Experience of working as a patients advocate
Desirable
- Experience of radiation protection procedures
- Experience of phlebotomy
- Neurology Clinical or Research experience
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to clinical research
- Working knowledge of current Health and Safety issues relevant to post
Other
Essential
- Flexible attitude to ways and hours of working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Jenner Wing, Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0RE
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
