Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care.
The Neuro, Emergency and Trauma (NET) Research Team within the Division of Medicine are recruiting!
The NET research team are looking to host a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse, in a part-time secondment post. The successful applicant will join NET working within the fields of Accident & Emergency, Neurosurgery and Trauma for a one year fixed term position, primarily based at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, though the role may involve working across Imperial's other hospital sites.
The role will involve providing support for studies within the NET portfolio, including patient facing study delivery, support and management, from the set up phase through to dissemination of research findings, in addition to the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants, completing clinical assessments and accurate collection and documentation of research data.
This role has an emphasis on research integration within the clinical setting here at Imperial, and very much focusses on patient advocacy throughout the research process.
Prior knowledge and experience of research delivery within a healthcare setting in addition to clinical experience or knowledge within the specialist clinical areas would be advantageous for the post.
In return we can offer you a great opportunity to gain research delivery experience in a number of different specialties in one of the most dynamic Academic Health Science Centers in the UK. The post offers an ideal opportunity for motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual who wish to further develop their careers within research.
Main duties of the job
1. To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research.
2. To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
3. To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
4. To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to.
5. To work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & Research Governance standards for clinical research studies.
6. Acts as mentor to new members of staff.
7. Provides cross cover for other members of the research team.
8. Manages a portfolio of the research projects on a day to day basis.
9. Accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of trial data according to current legislation, guidance and best practice, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria
10. Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
11. Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality. Experience of supervision of junior staff, SLICE or equivalent experience For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group Knowledge of research and audit Evidence of continuing professional development
13. Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
14. Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice.
Desirable criteria
15. Research Experience
16. Emergency/ICU/Neuro Nursing experience.
17. Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
18. Leadership skills
19. Proven teaching and assessing skills
20. Ability to apply current research to practice
21. Able to manage difficult situations effectively
22. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
23. Able to use own initiative
24. Demonstrates an awareness of the wider NHS service developments
25. Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
26. Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
Right to work
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