Job summary
We are inviting applications for this unique and exciting opportunity in Research Nursing
If successful, the candidate will join the Urology Functional Restorative and Adolescent Urology Unit at University College London Hospitals at Westmoreland Street. In this role you will work as a Senior Research Nurse. You will be part of the Benign Urology CNS, CNP and research nurse community, forging links with expert nurses across the network in North Central London and across the UK. You will work principally with the Urology FRA team, to fully deliver a holistic R&D service for our patients. This is an autonomous nursing role, and holds exciting potential for development and expansion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will;
o Work full time.o Coordinate and deliver clinical research studies at University College London Hospitals (UCLH).o Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to the development of research within our Research Team with cross site working.o Be a key member of the clinical team, they will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical trial activities to support delivery of current and future studies in the research team to time and target.o They will provide specialist research and clinical care for the participants and patients enrolling in a variety of the research studies and projects.o Co-ordinate multiple research studies, processes and protocols within the FRA unit as part of the multi-disciplinary team.o Be a point of contact for clinical team.o Provide advice and support to patients and the research community and the wider Trust network.o Conduct high quality nurse-led assessments for adult patients.o Liaise with system-wide partners on specific patient issues, including referrals into community teamso Work collaboratively with patients and carers, alongside the MDT in the promotion of quality careo Take a lead in education, training and documentation about this specialty areao Run independent nurse - led research clinics
o Work at different sites as the job dictates.
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:
o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital o Eastman Dental Hospital o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospitals 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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This is an exciting role in an established and very supportive unit. The unit is ambitious to find an experienced Research Nurse to fully embed and continue to provide excellence in nursing care and clinical research across the organization in this fast-paced field of Urology. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced CNPs and research nurses in Urology and will be encouraged to professionally develop as the service needs and opportunities present themselves.
The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills, and an organized mind.
Knowledge, skills, and experience in Research and or Urology are essential.
We offer flexible work opportunities, comprehensive induction with competency based learning, and the support of a forward thinking and dynamic Trust.
The post holder will have the opportunity to implement changes in our departmental R&D strategy to improve patient outcomes and research execution. We offer several professional developmental opportunities within a supportive, friendly environment to further your career and skills within this extremely rewarding area of nursing.
Alongside this we are keen to develop nursing careers and will support opportunities to continue or start academic studies.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This is an exciting role in an established and very supportive unit. The unit is ambitious to find an experienced Research Nurse to fully embed and continue to provide excellence in nursing care and clinical research across the organization in this fast-paced field of Urology. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced CNPs and research nurses in Urology and will be encouraged to professionally develop as the service needs and opportunities present themselves.
The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills, and an organized mind.
Knowledge, skills, and experience in Research and or Urology are essential.
We offer flexible work opportunities, comprehensive induction with competency based learning, and the support of a forward thinking and dynamic Trust.
The post holder will have the opportunity to implement changes in our departmental R&D strategy to improve patient outcomes and research execution. We offer several professional developmental opportunities within a supportive, friendly environment to further your career and skills within this extremely rewarding area of nursing.
Alongside this we are keen to develop nursing careers and will support opportunities to continue or start academic studies.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- b. Teaching/Assessment programme
- c. Leadership development programme
- d. Management development programme
- e. GCP certificate
- f. Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
Experience
Essential
- a. Minimum 4 years' post registration experience
- b. Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (SO)
- c. Data management experience
- d. Audit experience
- e. Experience in clinical research
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- -Self discipline
- -Motivation
- -Able to work independently
- -Track record of meeting deadlines
- -Prioritises own workload
- -Prioritises workload of others
- -Acts on own initiative and problem-solves, utilising resources available
Communication
Essential
- a. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- c. Reflective in Practice
- d. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- e. Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- f. Evidence of developing & leading research nurse led clinics / services
- g. Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Desirable
- h. Published articles / poster presentations
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
- Full time post - 37.5 hrs (Hybrid working considered) Ability to work cross sites
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
- Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
- Significant previous experience in audit and evaluation
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of resource management issues within boundaries of role
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- b. Teaching/Assessment programme
- c. Leadership development programme
- d. Management development programme
- e. GCP certificate
- f. Knowledge of ICH- Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research
Experience
Essential
- a. Minimum 4 years' post registration experience
- b. Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (SO)
- c. Data management experience
- d. Audit experience
- e. Experience in clinical research
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- -Self discipline
- -Motivation
- -Able to work independently
- -Track record of meeting deadlines
- -Prioritises own workload
- -Prioritises workload of others
- -Acts on own initiative and problem-solves, utilising resources available
Communication
Essential
- a. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- c. Reflective in Practice
- d. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- e. Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- f. Evidence of developing & leading research nurse led clinics / services
- g. Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Desirable
- h. Published articles / poster presentations
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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
- Full time post - 37.5 hrs (Hybrid working considered) Ability to work cross sites
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
- Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
- Significant previous experience in audit and evaluation
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of resource management issues within boundaries of role
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 Hospital at Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
