Job summary
The Neuroscience Research Team is looking to recruit a Clinical Research Nurse to join the team to support a multitude of medical research portfolios including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Motor Neurone Disease studies. The role will involve providing support for studies primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith.
The research nurse role includes study delivery, study support and management from the set up phase through to dissemination of research findings, in addition to the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants, completing clinical assessments and accurate collection and documentation of research data. This role has an emphasis on research integration within the clinical setting here at Imperial, and very much focuses on patient advocacy throughout the research process.
Strong background in research or specialist clinical areas is highly desirable, with venepuncture and cannulation skills required for this position.
In return we can offer you a great opportunity to gain research experience in a number of specialties in one of the most dynamic Academic Health Science Centers in the UK.
Main duties of the job
- To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research.
- To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
- To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
- To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to.
- To work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & Research Governance standards for clinical research studies.
- Acts as mentor to new members of staff.
- Provides cross cover for other members of the research team.
- Manages a portfolio of the research projects on a day to day basis.
- Accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of trial data according to current legislation, guidance and best practice, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Functions within a collaborative practice role with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
- Required to use own initiative, take responsibility for decision-making and prioritise own workload within a team and individual context.
- Assists in the development and maintenance process, procedures and tools, including databases, for the effective and efficient delivery of research as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with outpatient clinics services, primary care services, other hospitals, healthcare professionals and other agencies involved in the management of clinical research.
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality. Experience of supervision of junior staff, SLICE or equivalent experience For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group Knowledge of research and audit Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Neurology Nursing experience.
- Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
Desirable
- Experience in cannulation and venepuncture
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality. Experience of supervision of junior staff, SLICE or equivalent experience For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group Knowledge of research and audit Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Neurology Nursing experience.
- Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
Desirable
- Experience in cannulation and venepuncture
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).
