We are looking for a neonatal nurse with a strong interest in clinical research to join Imperial’s Department of Brain Sciences in a key role that provides support for a multi-national clinical trial. The has an international reputation for research in perinatal neurology and brain imaging. You would be working in the centre on the COMET trial, led by Professor Sudhin Thayyil, which is an NIHR funded trial investigating whole-body hypothermia as a therapy for babies with mild hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.
As a COMET research nurse, you will take a leading role in the management of care pathways for recruiting patients into the study. You will provide in-depth knowledge on aspects pertinent to acquiring and maintaining informed consent. You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team and act as an expert resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients. You will lead on the development and updating of local policies and procedures and contribute to the development of national policies. You will lead on the training and supervision of staff and researchers at various national and international recruiting sites.
You should be a registered neonatal/paediatric nurse (RSCN/RNC) and have experience of working in tertiary neonatal units. You should have a good knowledge of NHS and NIHR research processes and ICH GCP. You should have good negotiating skills and the ability to work independently and a changing environment. Experience of working on clinical trials and their associated regulatory processes, is desirable, but not essential.
You will be working in a Department that fosters the highest standards of scientific integrity and for maintaining a collegial, diverse and inclusive working environment. For more details of our support for staff, see our. As an organisation, Imperial will offer:
1. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
2. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
3. Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
4. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
5. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources to support your personal and professional .