Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering cutting-edge treatment and exceptional care to patients? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to join our dynamic team and help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a clinical trial environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our department's research capabilities while contributing to vital clinical studies across a broad range of conditions.
We are particularly interested in candidates with SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) training who are keen to bring their expertise into a research setting. Your skills will be instrumental in expanding our oncology portfolio and advancing our facility's clinical research capacity. You will be fully supported as you transition into Clinical Research Nursing, including a personalised induction programme delivered by our in-house Clinical Practice Educator.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will primarily work on oncology clinical trials while also contributing to research across other specialties.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
You will take the lead in managing patient participation in our clinical trials. Be responsible foridentifying, recruiting, and supportingpatients throughout their trial journey, while alsoperformingvital study assessments and ensuring data is captured accurately and on deadline. This role requires seamless collaboration with diverse healthcare professionals and teams, so strong communication skills and a sharp eye for detail are critical. You will thrive both autonomously, managing your own busy workload, and as a collaborative team member. Candidates should be able to demonstrate alignment with the Trust values, as well as competence across all responsibilities detailed in the job description and person specification. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring prior experience in Oncology Nursing with SACT competency, clinical research and have worked in a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse capacity.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 2 million 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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completed/working toward teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Completed/ Working toward degree in the speciality or related field
- Recognised research qualification
- SACT qualification current
Clinical Research Experience
Essential
- Experienced in delivering evidence based practice
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patient in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- A minimum of 1 year clinical research experience in the NHS
- Early phase experience
- Experienced working as a preceptor/facilitator
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of audit/ quality improvement
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Personal attributes
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the trust values
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completed/working toward teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Completed/ Working toward degree in the speciality or related field
- Recognised research qualification
- SACT qualification current
Clinical Research Experience
Essential
- Experienced in delivering evidence based practice
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patient in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- A minimum of 1 year clinical research experience in the NHS
- Early phase experience
- Experienced working as a preceptor/facilitator
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of audit/ quality improvement
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Personal attributes
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the trust values
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Willingness to travel across multiple sites
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).
