Job summary
The Research and Development Department is looking for part time 18.75 hours/week Clinical Research Nurse 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This is 12 month fixed term post in the first instance, so would offer the opportunity to enhance your career through clinical research experience. If successful, there will be the opportunity to extend this post.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist, under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, with the set-up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas. The post will entail assessing patients suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained; coordinating the logistics for patient visits and undertaking patient assessments in accordance with study protocol. All data will be recorded including adverse and serious adverse events in accordance with ICH-GCP. It will be the post holders responsibility to ensure studies are delivered in line with agreed targets
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist, under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, with the set-up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas. The post will entail assessing patients suitability, ensuring informed consent is obtained; coordinating the logistics for patient visits and undertaking patient assessments in accordance with study protocol. All data will be recorded including adverse and serious adverse events in accordance with ICH-GCP. It will be the post holders responsibility to ensure studies are delivered in line with agreed targets
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
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.
- Experience working in Neonatal Intensive care Unit/HDU
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 patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
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.
- Experience working in Neonatal Intensive care Unit/HDU
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)