Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Cardiovascular Research Nurse to join the dynamic Peart Rose Research Team. The Team manages the delivery of a wide variety of studies within the Cardiovascular Directorate; coordinating research trials across three acute hospital sites (Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital). Much of the role will be conducted via the Peart Rose Research Unit within Hammersmith Hospital; however, flexibility with time and adaptability to work in different environments especially across three sites will be necessary to meet study requirements.
The post holder will support the coordination and management of cardiovascular research projects particularly Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Cardiothoracic studies.
The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation as well as administration of Investigational Medicinal Products as appropriate. This role requires the successful candidate to be patient facing, including taking consent and samples from patients.
Main duties of the job
1. To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
2. To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
3. To work according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice & research governance standards for clinical research studies.
4. To establish excellent working relationships with Clinical Trials Units and clinical research study personnel to ensure the smooth running of research studies, and to be the first point of contact for your research studies.
5. To input into the feasibility and set-up processes for new studies, including patient target setting.
6. To organise/attend site selection meetings, site initiation meetings and other relevant meetings.
7. To recognise if the design of studies conflicts with regulatory frameworks and legal requirements and to act on concerns raised.
8. To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to and that research does not deviate from them.
9. To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
10. To seek and participate in informed consent processes prior to any research-related procedure, in accordance with the study protocol and local procedures.
11. To register/randomise patients into research studies.
12. To identify barriers to recruitment to research studies and ensure that the Team Leader is aware of them, and to support and develop action plans and strategies to overcome these barriers as required.
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
13. Degree in Nursing
14. NMC registration for nurses
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of continuous personal and academic development
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Understanding of Research Governance Procedures/ICH-GCP, and the EU Clinical Trials Directive
17. Understanding of clinical research methodology
18. Ability to apply current research to practice
19. Understanding of medical terminology, particularly in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiothoracic, and ability to interpret patient records, and extract clinical data
20. Proven ability to plan, prioritise, make decisions, and meet deadlines
21. Excellent problem-solving skills
22. Proven ability to manage processes, quality, and productivity
23. Able to use own initiative, innovate, and respond to change
24. Methodical approach and excellent attention to detail
25. Good computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) to at least an intermediate level
26. Venepuncture Skills
27. Knowledge of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims, and structure
Desirable criteria
28. Good Clinical Practice Training
Physical Qualities
Essential criteria
29. Ability to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
30. Willingness to work across all sites at ICHT as required
31. Proven record of punctuality
32. Proven Professional appearance and conduct
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential criteria
33. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, especially for cross-disciplinary collaborative working
34. Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret complex written information
35. Demonstrate ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy, and enthusiasm
36. Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay-persons
37. Ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology
Desirable criteria
38. Proven teaching and assessing sk
Values/Behaviours
Essential criteria
39. Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
40. Professional and flexible attitude to work. Diplomatic and calm under pressure
41. Able to manage difficult situations effectively
42. Ability to work independently and as a team player under pressure and to tight deadlines
43. Ability to work sensitively with patients
Right to work
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