Job summary
Would you like to gain more experience in research?
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse with experience working with older people to join us at the Clinical Age Research Unit. We recruit for and conduct research in a range of areas related to ageing including frailty, falls, fragility fractures and cognitive impairment.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working with patients, research participants, clinical staff and researchers and includes: identifying, engaging and recruiting research participants, collecting data, carrying out clinical assessments and ensuring research follows good clinical practice. There will also be the opportunity to work with our public and patient involvement group.
The post offers the opportunity to gain experience in approaching and recruiting patients for participation in clinical research and in following research protocols for assessment and clinical care. This post will offer the prospect of further developing communication, organisational, time management, documentation and clinical skills. Training will be provided in research processes, procedures and governance.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients 1) attending the outpatient appointments 2) who are inpatients 3) residents in local care homes or 4) patients living locally in the community, who have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical research. The research nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate. In conjunction with the other members of the team, they will facilitate the production of high quality of research.
The research nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients, working flexibly across the disciplines to ensure effective and safe practice. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the management of the departmental research portfolio.
The post holder will take responsibility for supervising the safe administration of experimental therapies, and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in trials.
Key working relationships
- Research lead for Gerontology
- Principal investigators on gerontology research studies
- Clinical staff in the department of gerontology
- Research and innovation department staff
- Chief investigators and study managers from other organisations
- Research staff in RDU1
- The public and patient involvement group
Clinical responsibilities
- Be responsible for identifying, recruiting to, and following up, patients/participants within studies. This includes both randomised clinical trials and other high quality clinical studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Carry out activities required by clinical trial protocols for patients/participants without direct supervision.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient/participant care.
- Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided.
- Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust policies and clinical trial protocols.
- Assist in collecting trial data including venepuncture, cannulation and test article administration when necessary, ensuring that they are carried out within the Trusts policies, research governance and where appropriate Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and Data Protection Act.
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered, in the delivery of care to patients/participants.
- Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for any sample or data taken from a patient/participant which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP).
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
- Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) incorporating ICH GCP.
- Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programme.
- Deal with concerns raised by participants/patients and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
- To undertake other clinical duties within competence as required. Suitable alternative employment for people employed in research posts will include clinical service posts.
Administrative responsibilities
- Plan, organise workload in order to ensure effective management of the study portfolio.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Input research data and recruitment metrics accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Assist your line manager and clinical teams as appropriate in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for patient/participant care.
- Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective.
- Participate in audits, eg those undertaken by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Authority (MHRA) nursing audits and clinical benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards.
- Ensure the economical use of resources.
- Contribute to the overall control of the departmental budget and identify areas where cost improvements can be made.
- Ensure the safe custody of patient/participant property in accordance with Trust policies.
- Promote and participate in the implementation of policies within the Clinical Age Research Unit and to ensure compliance with Trust and Government policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
- Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived.
- Assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).
- With the departmental research work to maintain a varied portfolio by identifying and supporting the adoption of suitable studies.
Education and Training
- Assist in the education and support of health care professionals to enable them to care for clinical trial patients and recruit to clinical trials where appropriate.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of research related topics particularly related to clinical trials.
- Attend local and national meetings as appropriate and as agreed with your line manager.
- Assess the needs of patients, participants, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- Educate and counsel patients, participant and where indicated, family before, during and after clinical studies and investigations.
- Assist in orientating new staff and students to the Clinical Age Research Unit.
- Provide teaching and development to clinical teams and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes
- Act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the nursing team
Safeguarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by:
- Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
- Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
- Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients 1) attending the outpatient appointments 2) who are inpatients 3) residents in local care homes or 4) patients living locally in the community, who have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical research. The research nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate. In conjunction with the other members of the team, they will facilitate the production of high quality of research.
The research nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients, working flexibly across the disciplines to ensure effective and safe practice. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the management of the departmental research portfolio.
The post holder will take responsibility for supervising the safe administration of experimental therapies, and for monitoring the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities used in trials.
Key working relationships
- Research lead for Gerontology
- Principal investigators on gerontology research studies
- Clinical staff in the department of gerontology
- Research and innovation department staff
- Chief investigators and study managers from other organisations
- Research staff in RDU1
- The public and patient involvement group
Clinical responsibilities
- Be responsible for identifying, recruiting to, and following up, patients/participants within studies. This includes both randomised clinical trials and other high quality clinical studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Carry out activities required by clinical trial protocols for patients/participants without direct supervision.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient/participant care.
- Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided.
- Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust policies and clinical trial protocols.
- Assist in collecting trial data including venepuncture, cannulation and test article administration when necessary, ensuring that they are carried out within the Trusts policies, research governance and where appropriate Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and Data Protection Act.
- Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered, in the delivery of care to patients/participants.
- Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for any sample or data taken from a patient/participant which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP).
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
- Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) incorporating ICH GCP.
- Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programme.
- Deal with concerns raised by participants/patients and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
- To undertake other clinical duties within competence as required. Suitable alternative employment for people employed in research posts will include clinical service posts.
Administrative responsibilities
- Plan, organise workload in order to ensure effective management of the study portfolio.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Input research data and recruitment metrics accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Assist your line manager and clinical teams as appropriate in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for patient/participant care.
- Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective.
- Participate in audits, eg those undertaken by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Authority (MHRA) nursing audits and clinical benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards.
- Ensure the economical use of resources.
- Contribute to the overall control of the departmental budget and identify areas where cost improvements can be made.
- Ensure the safe custody of patient/participant property in accordance with Trust policies.
- Promote and participate in the implementation of policies within the Clinical Age Research Unit and to ensure compliance with Trust and Government policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
- Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived.
- Assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).
- With the departmental research work to maintain a varied portfolio by identifying and supporting the adoption of suitable studies.
Education and Training
- Assist in the education and support of health care professionals to enable them to care for clinical trial patients and recruit to clinical trials where appropriate.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of research related topics particularly related to clinical trials.
- Attend local and national meetings as appropriate and as agreed with your line manager.
- Assess the needs of patients, participants, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- Educate and counsel patients, participant and where indicated, family before, during and after clinical studies and investigations.
- Assist in orientating new staff and students to the Clinical Age Research Unit.
- Provide teaching and development to clinical teams and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes
- Act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the nursing team
Safeguarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by:
- Attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
- Familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
- Reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical research qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with older people as a qualified nurse
- Experience with Word, Excel and other databases
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Post registration experience in an area relating to older people
- Experience in Clinical Research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- Organisational skills including ability to work under pressure, manage time independently and problem solve
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical research qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with older people as a qualified nurse
- Experience with Word, Excel and other databases
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Post registration experience in an area relating to older people
- Experience in Clinical Research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
- Organisational skills including ability to work under pressure, manage time independently and problem solve
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to the post
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).
