Job summary
The post holder will maintain a day-to-day onsite oversight of the practical setup of new clinical trials and logistical management of open trials. Responsibilities will include line management and development of clinical trial practitioners, research nurses, data managers and research assistants. The post holder will manage their own portfolio of clinical trial data and adequately support the research delivery team, liaise with R&D and the relevant clinical trial sponsor representatives to ensure smooth set up of clinical trials alongside R&D set up, to liaise with internal service support departments in relation to research, to work with the Lead Research Nurse (LRN) to ensure the trial portfolio is delivered in practice. The person will be responsible for operational management of the team and and maintain records of trial activity. The post holder will have a leading role to implement clinical trial practice according to principles of governance. Staff will continue to develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to their portfolio under management. The post-holder will be expected to work flexibly in support of staff on leave or in response to a continually changing portfolio of studies.
Main duties of the job
The NMUH Senior Research Nurse (SRN) is a nurse with experience in conducting and coordinating clinical trials. The SRN works in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, co investigators and all staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials, in the safe set up and recruitment to trials and in direct collaboration with clinical and academic teams recruiting to locally approved studies. Within this there is the need for visibility, expert communication and teaching skills to engender understanding and support for the research process across the Trust. The SRN is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of studies, manages junior staff and leads in all communication to support recruitment, the reporting of clinical events and the collection of quality controlled data. The SRN will represent the Trust in working with external commercial, charities and funding bodies in the delivery of the trials under their management.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Job description
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration
- Recognised teaching module/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Adequate experience of working in Clinical Research
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience working as a mentor/ clinical teaching
- Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given
Desirable
- Line Management Experience
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy and experience creating databases
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic nature
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration
- Recognised teaching module/ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Adequate experience of working in Clinical Research
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience working as a mentor/ clinical teaching
- Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given
Desirable
- Line Management Experience
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy and experience creating databases
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic nature
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
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).
