Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Neonatal Research Nurse to join the Women's Health Research Team at UCLH to support the delivery of a new Phase III CTIMP study, sponsored by Aerogen Pharma, investigating the use of a non-invasively delivered aerosolised surfactant to treat respiratory distress in preterm infants.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring high-quality delivery of this interventional clinical trial, working closely with the Chief and Principle Investigator, Research Fellows and wider trial team. The role will involve supporting participant identification, recruitment, intervention delivery, follow-up, and safety monitoring, liaising closely with clinical teams to ensure research delivery is safe and efficient
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities o Lead on the operational delivery of the Phase III CTIMP nebuliser study at UCLH o Coordinate and support screening, recruitment, consent, and follow-up of participants o Administer and oversee the non-invasive aerosolised surfactant intervention in line with study protocol o Ensure accurate and timely completion of study documentation and source data o Maintain data quality and integrity, including CRFs and trial databases o Undertake SAE reporting and contribute to safety oversight processes o Support sample collection, processing, and shipment where required o Act as a key liaison between clinical teams and the study team o Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to junior research staff o Ensure compliance with GCP, CTIMP regulations, local SOPs and trial protocol
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 ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals o University College Hospital Grafton Way Building o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o 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. 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.
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?
This is a 12-month fixed-term post, with the potential for extension subject to funding and study milestones
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.
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?
This is a 12-month fixed-term post, with the potential for extension subject to funding and study milestones
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Paedriatric Nurse with Neonatology experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Minimum 1 year experience as a band 6 Research Nurse
Desirable
- CTIMP and multicentre research delivery experience
- Completed Masters Degree
- Leadership or management development programme
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
Desirable
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Basic lab skills
- Published articles / poster presentations
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Responsiveness and flexibility as service requires
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to resolve complex problems and make decisions
- Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Presentation skills and able to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams & MS Powerpoint
Desirable
- Awareness of budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
- Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to research governance
Personal & People development
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Prior line management experience
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or 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
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post; this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Paedriatric Nurse with Neonatology experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Minimum 1 year experience as a band 6 Research Nurse
Desirable
- CTIMP and multicentre research delivery experience
- Completed Masters Degree
- Leadership or management development programme
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
Desirable
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Basic lab skills
- Published articles / poster presentations
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Responsiveness and flexibility as service requires
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to resolve complex problems and make decisions
- Able to initiate, sustain and evaluate change.
- Presentation skills and able to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams & MS Powerpoint
Desirable
- Awareness of budgetary management
Communication
Essential
- Effective communicator, in writing, verbally & electronically
- Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to research governance
Personal & People development
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service.
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Prior line management experience
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or 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
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post; this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible
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)
