Job summary
Band 6 Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Research Nurse Post
We have a new opportunity for a Band 6 Research Nurse to join the Paediatric and Adolescent research team at University College London Hospital (UCLH). The Research Nurse is an autonomous specialist working role within the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be part of an exciting new Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Alliance. The Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Alliance is a newly formed group established to enable access to leading research and clinical trials to all patients in North Central London (NCL).
The post holder will be working on the co-ordination, retention and management of the CRN portfolio studies working across hospital sites of NCL. The post holder will be working with and supported by a new band 7 position.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, coordination of care of patients on the trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection of trial data, and monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities.
The post holder will be expected to develop specialised skills and knowledge in relation to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and Sickle Cell Disease.
Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) is the most common inherited single gene disorder in the UK and affects primarily people of African Ancestry. UCLH, Whittington Health and North Middlesex University Hospital services care for around 400 children and young people living with the condition. Children and Young People with SCD face a multitude of acute and chronic complications occurring from early childhood.
The post holder will be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients and families to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials and research by providing advice and information and acting as their advocated.
If you are interested in a new opportunity to work in research please get in touch!
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- RN(child)/RGN
- 1 st Level Registration with NMC
- Degree level education
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable
- MSC or equivalent or working towards
- Leadership and Management Development
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience of coordinating and management patient care
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
- Experience of caring for patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Desirable
- Ability to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
- Experience at band 6 level
- Previous experience in clinical research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Computer skills such as typing, outlook,excel
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbal, in writing and electronic formats
- Communicates with the patients, and carers in an appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
- Demonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
- Reflective in practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Evidence of working as preceptor/mentor
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e -learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Participate in wider Directorate Governance Issues
- Demonstrate a proficient working knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children, young people, families and carers
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- RN(child)/RGN
- 1 st Level Registration with NMC
- Degree level education
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable
- MSC or equivalent or working towards
- Leadership and Management Development
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience of coordinating and management patient care
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
- Experience of caring for patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Desirable
- Ability to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
- Experience at band 6 level
- Previous experience in clinical research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Computer skills such as typing, outlook,excel
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbal, in writing and electronic formats
- Communicates with the patients, and carers in an appropriately
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
- Demonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
- Reflective in practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Able to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Evidence of working as preceptor/mentor
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e -learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Participate in wider Directorate Governance Issues
- Demonstrate a proficient working knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children, young people, families and carers
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
