Job summary
Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse
The Research and Development Department is looking for experienced nurses with venepuncture and cannulation skills to help with the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials currently running in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site.
This will be a 6 to 12 months fixed term post that would offer a unique opportunity to enhance your career through clinical research experience. If successful, there will be the opportunity to extend this post.
You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research. In order to co-ordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes, you will need to be a self-motivated and passionate clinically-experienced adultnurse, with a keen interest in clinical research.
Main duties of the job
On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials; screening and recruiting patients; obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures to include venepuncture and cannulation and managing study data. A key aspect of this role is supporting the patient / participant and their family throughout the above research process.
The key elements of our R&D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio and commercial studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target. You will work under the management of the Team Leader and Lead Research Nurse, but will need to have excellent organizational skills.
It is also essential that you can plan and prioritize your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your full potential and we would encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for self-development.
The aim of the role of the Band 6 Research Nurse is to enhance the overall delivery of clinical research within the Trust by providing support to the existing research team, by assisting with clinical and administrative activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals,
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people.
Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe,
effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate.
We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
- Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
- Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
- To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
- Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
- Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
- Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
- Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
- Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
- Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
- Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)
- Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
- Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
- To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
- Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
- Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
- Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
- Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
- Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
- Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
- Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- First degree (BSc/BA)
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
- Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
Desirable
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to act as a patient's advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
- Professional and impartial at all times
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
- First degree (BSc/BA)
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of practical clinical experience, preferably both ward and clinic based.
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
Desirable
- Some experience of working on or supporting clinical trials
- Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
Desirable
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to act as a patient's advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
- Professional and impartial at all times
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinical Research Facility St Stephens Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Rd
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)