Job summary
The Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, and is tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, enabling the research community to gather evidence to improve treatments for NHS patients. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic research nurse/practitioner to join an established clinical research team, based at Hammersmith Hospital. The post holder will be working with the non-malignant haematology research team on a range of interventional and non-interventional studies. This will involve the identification, recruitment, education and monitoring of patients participating in research along with the timely collation and documentation of accurate data. The role is patient facing and the post holder may be asked to work on COVID-19 research studies, in addition to trials within the non-malignant haematology research portfolio. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clinical trials whereby they can make a valued contribution in assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in research. The post requires excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of complex scientific protocols, and the ability to work autonomously.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Research Practitioner/Nurse has a key role in the delivery of the operational aspects of research trials. They will provide expertise to ensure the timely delivery of the growing portfolio of studies undertaken within Imperial while ensuring the needs of patient care are based at the centre of delivery and be responsible for assessing and managing patients and carers participating in research and managing additional care pathways relating to research projects. This will involve the screening, identification, recruitment, education and monitoring of patients and the organisation of their treatments and investigations. You will also be responsible for the organisation of follow-up assessments for trial patients, and the collection and documentation of accurate data, takingresponsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the clinical research portfolio that reflects the patient population, and the work and interests of the local clinical teams.Under the overall direction of the Divisional Director of Research and the Lead Research Nurse/Divisional Research Manager, you will be responsible for the development and management of a portfolio of studies, and a caseload of patients; requiring you to develop strong and effective working relationships across speciality areas, divisions and organisations.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Registered Nurse or first degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Has attained, or is working towards, a further qualification in management studies or professional nursing
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- oUnderstanding of Research Governance procedures / ICHGCP and the EU Clinical Trials Directive
- oUnderstanding of clinical research methodology
- oAbility to apply current research to practice
- oAbility to acquire in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- oUnderstanding of medical terminology and ability to interpret patient records and extract clinical data
- oProven ability to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills
- oProven ability to manage processes, quality and productivity
- oMethodical approach and excellent attention to detail
- oProfessional and flexible attitude to work. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
- oAbility to work independently and as a team player under pressure and to tight deadlines
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oExcellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- oDemonstrable ability to understand and interpret complex written information
- oProven teaching and assessing skills
- oConfident and articulate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of working within a specialised disease area at Band 5
- oAble to demonstrate specialist knowledge of the patient group
- oExperience of managing complex information or projec
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oAble to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
Desirable
- Participation in consent process for patients entering clinical research
- Experience of data collection and analysis
PHYSICAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAble to fulfil the duties of the post with or without aids and / or adaptations
- oWilling and able to work across sites as required
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Registered Nurse or first degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Has attained, or is working towards, a further qualification in management studies or professional nursing
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- oUnderstanding of Research Governance procedures / ICHGCP and the EU Clinical Trials Directive
- oUnderstanding of clinical research methodology
- oAbility to apply current research to practice
- oAbility to acquire in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- oUnderstanding of medical terminology and ability to interpret patient records and extract clinical data
- oProven ability to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills
- oProven ability to manage processes, quality and productivity
- oMethodical approach and excellent attention to detail
- oProfessional and flexible attitude to work. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
- oAbility to work independently and as a team player under pressure and to tight deadlines
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oExcellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- oDemonstrable ability to understand and interpret complex written information
- oProven teaching and assessing skills
- oConfident and articulate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of working within a specialised disease area at Band 5
- oAble to demonstrate specialist knowledge of the patient group
- oExperience of managing complex information or projec
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oAble to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
Desirable
- Participation in consent process for patients entering clinical research
- Experience of data collection and analysis
PHYSICAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAble to fulfil the duties of the post with or without aids and / or adaptations
- oWilling and able to work across sites as required
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).
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).
