Job overview
We have an active paediatric research study portfolio based within a dedicated, purpose-built NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF). Over recent years, there has been significant expansion of clinical research into all areas of children’s services at Imperial.
This includes cutting-edge food allergy studies investigating the use of immunotherapy, studies into eczema and asthma, infectious diseases, haematological conditions, paediatric emergency medicine and paediatric and neonatal intensive care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse, to join our CCRF at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to get involved with delivering clinical research throughout children’s services at Imperial, particularly in the area of neonatal care but opportunities also exist to learn more about all our specialties.
Previous experience in clinical research is desirable but not essential. The role will be fully supported, with any necessary training provided to ensure patient safety and compliance with good clinical practice, to the highest level of excellence. We actively encourage staff development and would provide the successful applicant with opportunities towards assisting with this within the team.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
2. The post holder will support the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the Trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
3. The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation.
4. The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to Good Clinical Practice standards.
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
5. Registered nurse or health professional or first degree in life sciences
Desirable criteria
6. RSCN/RN (child)
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users
8. Evidence of continuing professional development
9. Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
10. Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
11. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
12. Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
13. Relevant clinical experience within research
14. Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
15. Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
16. Ability to apply current research to practice
17. Good IT skills; to include competence in word processing and data entry systems
18. Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable criteria
19. Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
Right to work
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