Job overview
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate expert research nursing care and provide support to patients attending the Department who have been or
have the potential to be recruited onto a clinical trial programme. The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research
undertaken within the department safeguards the well being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. In conjunction with the other members of the team, facilitate the production of good quality of research.
Main duties of the job
The research nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment of patients to ensure high quality clinical studies and trials which will require the nurse
to work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the successful working of the clinical research projects they are assigned to. They will also act as
a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.
Working for our organisation
The post holder will work within a team of Cardiac and Vascular research nurses.
Key relationships include; Modern Matron for Research, Clinical
Research Facility Nurse Manager, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals,
Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical staff. Staff within non commercial bodies and Pharmaceutical companies
and/or sponsors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Nurse to join our clinical research team specialising in cardiac and vascular studies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing and delivering high-quality clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing excellent patient care.
The role involves patient recruitment, data collection, administration of study protocols and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Experience in cardiovascular research and strong clinical skills are desirable.
The post holders will be expected to work within the 2 specialities crossing over between Cardiac and Vascular departments at St. Thomas’s Hospital.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC Registered – RN Adult
2. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable criteria
3. Awareness of changing trends within health care
4. Relevant specialist course
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
5. Extensive experience working in a ward environment
6. Knowledge of clinical pathways and systems pathways
7. Excellent computer literacy
8. Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
9. Experience within speciality
10. Experience in clinical research
11. Experience of electronic data capture
12. Able to clearly demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of current UK clinical trial regulations, good clinical practice and the Declaration of Helsinki 1996
13. Experience in patient database systems
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
15. Accuracy and attention to detail in data collection
16. Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others
17. Strong motivation to work within the field of cardiovascular research
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person specification
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
18. Extensive experience working in a ward environment
19. Knowledge of clinical pathways and systems pathways
20. Excellent computer literacy
21. Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
22. Experience in patient database systems
Desirable criteria
23. Experience within speciality
24. Experience in clinical research
25. Experience of electronic data capture
26. Able to clearly demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of current UK clinical trial regulations, good clinical practice and the Declaration of Helsinki 1996
Skills
Essential criteria
27. Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
28. Accuracy and attention to detail in data collection
29. Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others
30. Strong motivation to work within the field of cardiovascular research
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
31. NMC Registered - RN Adult
32. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable criteria
33. Awareness of changing trends within health care
34. Relevant specialist course
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