About the role
The particular focus for this post will be in our TB studies including both observational studies and clinical trials. These studies recruit in both secondary and primary care settings, and in non-NHS sites in the community.
The postholder will be expected to:
1. Assist the principal investigator with pre-study preparation and study initiation
2. Provide training for other research and clinic staff on studies
3. Identify and recruit participants
4. Comply with the study procedures and data collection regulations
5. Liaise with delivery services for the transport of specimens, and ensure samples are packaged so that they meet regulations for their safe transport
6. Assist with other research projects undertaken by the clinical research team
7. Provide patient care within the expanded role of nurses in the clinical services to support treatment and care of patients with infectious diseases as relevant to the study population under the supervision of the designated clinician.
The role is full time ( hours per week) and is available immediately for 12 months in the first instance.
An acceptable enhanced DBS check is required to carry out this role.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Salary range: £42, - £50, per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.
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About you
The postholder must have a current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and must have knowledge of infectious disease, blood-borne virus infection and/or sexual health. Phlebotomy skills is also an essential requirement for this role.
The ideal candidates will be organised, with meticulous attention to detail and record keeping, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals and groups. They will have an understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues with the ability to maintain accurate clinical, research and other records using the organisation’s documentation, clinical trial site files and other data collection methods.
The postholder is expected to make best practice an absolute priority. Making inclusivity, diversity and inter (cultural) awareness core to actions and decision-making for self and team are also essential requirements for this role.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
8. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
9. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
10. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
11. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
12. Immigration loan
13. Relocation scheme for certain posts
14. On-Site nursery
15. On-site gym
16. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
17. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
18. Discounted medical insurance