Clinical Research Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Research Nurse will support the planning, set-up and delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research studies across West Middlesex University Hospital and Meadows Health Centre (Primary care setting). Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research in both acute hospital and community settings, helping to ensure patients have access to innovative treatments and opportunities to participate in research.

The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team identifying and screening potential participants for research studies, supporting informed consent processes, undertaking study procedures, sample collection & processing, clinical assessments, monitoring participants throughout their involvement in research, assisting with clinical investigations, and ensuring the accurate collection, management and documentation of study data in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses, clinical research practitioners, clinicians and other healthcare professionals, the post holder will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of research across a broad range of clinical specialties. The role provides opportunities to support studies throughout the patient pathway, from hospital-based care through to community and primary care services, with deployment across both sites as service needs require.

The post holder will maintain high standards of patient care while supporting the operational and governance requirements of the Research Department. This includes ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance frameworks, Trust policies, study protocols and relevant regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of research delivery across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Trust's ambition to embed research within routine clinical care and expand research opportunities for patients across both hospital and community settings.

Person specification

Trust values

Essential criteria

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult or child as appropriate)
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
• First degree (BSc/BA)

Desirable criteria

• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• Master's degree or working towards
• Diploma in Higher Education

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post reg. experience as a registered nurse.
• Wide variety of practical clinical experience in different clinical areas.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working on or supporting clinical trials.
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership.
• Experience of working cross-site

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery.
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management.
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenges and issues in nursing.

Desirable criteria

• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator.
• Knowledge of budgets.
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit.
• Experience of risk management / assessment.

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Effective team member.
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to act as a patient's advocate.
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive.
• Professional and impartial at all times.

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on