Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our team at our FluCamp site in London, E1. As a Research Nurse you will support the Clinical Trial Centre with, day to day planning and execution of a clinical study screening.
hVIVO conducts human challenge studies offering services to both pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies using a range of different clinical trial methodologies across differing viral challenges. The end goal of our clinical trials is to potentially eradicate common illnesses like the common cold and flu completely – or at least make treatment of them as easy and effective as possible. Volunteers are central to the work that we do. Our studies focus on testing new treatments on real people, in a safe, controlled, clinical environment.
The Research Nurse plays a key role in the provision of nursing support and duties for optimal study delivery from clinical start-up to clinical close out as either an individual contributor, performing study coordinator duties on trials, or as a line manager to the support roles.
We currently require Bank staff with good availability Monday-Sunday to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week. Shift patterns available are as follows:
1. 0730 – 1530 (AM shift)
2. 1230 – 2030 (PM shift)
3. 0800 – 1600; 0900 – 1700 or 1000 - 1800 (screening day shift)
4. 1930 – 0830 (Night shift)
Please note, hVIVO works with a range of respiratory viruses as part of our day to day operation. It is recommended you consider your own health and those of family members (clinically vulnerable and shielding) when considering to apply for this role.
Main Responsibilities
5. To maintain and promote the safety and wellbeing of all subjects participating in a clinical trial within the regulatory frameworks of ICH GCP, other statutory instruments and NMC Code of Conduct.
6. Assist the senior team with the daily management and allocation of workload within the clinical environment
7. Involvement in preparing, planning and execution of daily clinical activities;
8. Provide guidance and mentoring to staff in the clinical environment. Ensure competence in performing their own and team’s daily tasks;
9. Supervision of new ancillary staff in the clinical environment as required;
10. Promote and adhere to Company SOP’s, protocols and Health and Safety Regulations; and
11. Support Clinical Support Specialists in performing clinical assessments as per protocol;
12. Perform nurse specific procedures as identified within the protocol;
13. Performs informed consent procedures as identified in the study protocol;
14. Completion of study related documents e.g. logs, source data and CRFs;
15. Adhere to Company SOPs, protocols and Health and Safety Regulations;
16. Use of expertise to input into the development of SOPS and other procedural documents;
17. Maintain subject safety at all times responding to emergencies as per internal SOP and national guidelines and protocols;
18. Monitoring and identification of the deteriorating subject, with appropriate escalation;
19. Responsible for the checking of emergency resuscitation equipment as per SOP/OIs;
20. Responsible for maintenance of medicines management within the clinical department as per SOP/OI;
21. Responsibility for the supervision of clinical staff in the screening unit as delegated by the Senior Research Nurse;
22. Identification of areas for service improvement;
23. Promotes a high standard of practice and care at all times
Skills & Experiences
24. Knowledge of GCP and previous experience in a clinical trials setting essential
25. Nursing qualification essential
26. NMC registration essential
27. Completed Immunisation and Vaccination (DPC Healthcare providers)
28. Certificate in basic or intermediate life support essential
29. Sound clinical knowledge
30. Competence in the recording of medical history, vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy etc essential
31. Good patient communication skills essential
32. Ability to work within the Team
33. Good time management skills
34. Effective organisational skills
35. Ability to work with a degree of flexibility
36. Ability to prioritise own workload
37. Competence in the recording of: medical history, vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy and the ability and willingness to learn new skills
38. Ability to manage adverse events or clinical incidents
39. An understanding of ethical practice and confidentiality
40. Good IT skills including Word and Excel
41. Strong and demonstrated attention to detail
42. Good knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory standards
43. Willingness to learn additional skills
44. Ability to work independently and within the team
45. Positive and Supportive Team player
Options
Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
Connect With Us!
Not ready to apply? for general consideration.
Software Powered by iCIMS