Job overview
The Commercial Trials Team (CTT) is seeking a motivated and proactive Clinical Research Nurse to join the team.
The CTT is a department within R&D that supports the accelerated discovery of novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of major diseases relevant to the NHS and will ultimately contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes. The team supports researchers across Clinical Groups at GSTFT to deliver on their research agendas by providing an expert clinical trial delivery service, from study set-up through to close-down. The service is cross-speciality and supports the activities of the NIHR South London Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC).
The team deliver research trials both within the facility where they are based, and other hospital sites, community and CRDC affiliated organisations.
Applicants must be a registered adult nurse with evidence of continuing professional development. You should have experience of clinical research within the NHS or a strong clinical background with an interest in developing research skills. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to organise and prioritise your workload, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The research nurse will be responsible for:
1. Carrying out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol for a group of participants without direct supervision
2. Ensuring the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient/participant care in both hospital and out of hospital settings
3. Co-ordinating staff according to ability and workload in order to meet participant needs
4. Communicating effectively at all times and maintaining a harmonious working environment.
5. Undertaking clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, processing of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation etc.
Please see job description for detailed information on duties.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The research nurse will contribute to the informed consent process, acting as a point of support for patients and their families, and assist in coordinating the research patient pathway from screening through to trial completion, as required. You will also be responsible for study follow up, data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance expected at GSTT.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed description of the clinical, administrative and educational aspects of the role.
Person specification
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential criteria
6. Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
7. Exceptional organisation and management skills.
8. Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
9. Extensive experience of working within a relevant clinical environment as a qualified nurse
10. Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
11. Extensive experience of working in an acute clinical setting.
12. Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
Desirable criteria
13. Experience in Clinical Research
14. Familiar with Good Clinical Practice
15. Experience of electronic data capture.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
16. Level 1 Registered Nurse NMC Registration with previous acute clinical experience
17. Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
18. Educated to degree level or above
Desirable criteria
19. Good Clinical Practice Certification
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.