Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse with relevant experience to join our team of respiratory research nurses and coordinators at the Royal Brompton Cardiorespiratory Clinical Research Facility.
You will work across a portfolio of respiratory research studies, with a particular focus on trials involving patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Asthma.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include screening, recruiting and consenting patients, arranging clinical assessments, data collection and entry, randomisation, and managing day-to-day trial activities.
The role involves regular collaboration with internal and external clinical and research staff and requires attention to detail and a proactive approach.
Working for our organisation
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals form the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and are among the largest in Europe. They are renowned for their expertise, high standards of care, and research excellence. The hospitals are part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse, you will be based in the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and be responsible for coordinating clinical trials in interstitial lung disease and asthma. You will manage the full life cycle of research studies, from setup to delivery and archiving, while ensuring patient recruitment targets are met.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
2. Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable criteria
3. Specialist qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Post registration experience in relevant speciality
5. Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
6. Recent NHS experience
7. Understanding of personal accountability
8. Logical and consistent work and career pattern
9. Interest in Clinical Research
Desirable criteria
10. Clinical Research experience
11. Knowledge of Research Governance Framework (RGF), International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
12. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills
13. Clear written communication with attention to detail
14. Ability to use own initiative
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
15. Ability to deal with stressful situations
16. Common sense
Desirable criteria
17. Aware of learning needs
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
18. Able to work flexible hours including shifts, night duty rotation and weekend work
19. Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
20. Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of English language
21. Appropriately completed application form
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.