Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Senior Research Nurse to join our Non-Malignant Haematology Clinical Research Unit at Hammersmith Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred clinical research within a leading academic healthcare environment.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of a portfolio of interventional and non-interventional studies, managing their own caseload of research participants and working autonomously across the research pathway.
The role requires strong clinical nursing skills, including medication administration with current IV competency, alongside a sound understanding of research protocols, data quality, and patient safety in line with Good Clinical Practice.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and world-leading clinicians in non-malignant haematology, supporting the delivery of innovative clinical trials while contributing to staff development and a positive research culture. This role is ideal for a nurse with a passion for research and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through excellence in clinical research delivery.
Main duties of the job
• To facilitate efficient, safe, high-quality care and support for patients participating in research.
• To support the non-malignant haematology research team in the facilitation of efficient, safe and participant focused research.
• Demonstrates high level clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
• To contribute to the management of clinical research studies.
• To autonomously work with the clinical team to identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials having understanding of the clinical patient pathway.
• To ensure safe planning and care of patients according to the clinical trials protocol.
• To ensure Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards for clinical research are adhered to and maintained to protect the wellbeing of the research participant.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Knowledge of National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
2. Phlebotomy and cannulation experience
3. Experience in the administration of haematology and research treatments
4. Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working with clinical trial patients
6. Experience of supervision of junior staff
7. Good understanding of clinical trial regulations (e.g. ICH GCP)
Education
Essential criteria
8. NMC registered
9. Current competency in medication administration including IV medications
Desirable criteria
10. Recognised specialty related course
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
11. Competency in medication administration including IV medications and chemotherapy
12. Proven teaching and assessing skills
13. Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
14. Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships. and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
15. Knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols
16. Proven ability to educate and support clinical staff in clinical trial methodology
Right to work
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