Job overview
We are recruiting for a Band 6 paediatric nurse who has experience in the care of children with haematological conditions, including sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia, who have undergone Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). We have a busy and expanding portfolio of commercial clinical trials in these conditions, including the investigation of treatments involving novel gene therapies. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who would like to build clinical research experience into their nursing career.
The priority for this post holder will be to support the existing paediatric clinical research staff already working on these high intensity BMT and haematology studies. There will also be a requirement to support the other studies delivered on the Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) at St Mary’s Hospital. Although the post is primarily based at St Mary’s Hospital, there may be requirements to travel to other sites at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as part of West London Children’s Healthcare (WLCH).
Previous experience in clinical research is not essential as the successful candidate will be trained by the existing clinical research team. They will be educated to obtain a working knowledge of, and compliance with, local, national and international research regulations. The successful applicant will also be supported by the Band 7 BMT Research coordinator and all senior research staff on the CCRF.
Main duties of the job
1. To facilitate efficient, safe and participant focused research primarily within paediatric haematology and BMT but also any other studies that are on the CCRF portfolio.
2. Have a good understanding of Paediatric Haematology and the Bone Marrow Transplant process.
3. To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
4. To demonstrate sound knowledge of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out and performing all clinical protocol related tasks independently.
5. 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.
6. To ensure safe planning and care of patients according to the clinical trials protocol.
7. To work in according to good clinical practice and research governance standards for clinical research studies.
8. To recognise and act on concerns raised if research deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal requirement.
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
Education
Essential criteria
9. Registered nurse
Desirable criteria
10. Has attained or is working towards a Degree/ Certificate /Diploma in management/ professional nursing issues.
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Minimum of 2 years’ experience at band 5 within paediatric haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant.
12. Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users
13. Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
14. Experience in managing complex information
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of supervision of junior staff
16. Trained in stem cell collection.
17. Chemotherapy competent.
18. Relevant clinical experience within research
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Evidence of Leadership skills
20. Proven teaching and assessing skills
21. Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner
22. Ability to apply current research to practice
Desirable criteria
23. In-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
Right to work
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