Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the Hepatology Clinical Research Team, based in the Grahame Hayton Unit at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. The clinical research unit undertakes and manages clinical trials within the rapidly changing HIV/Sexual Health/Hepatology disease areas, offering a high standard of care to patients from a variety of backgrounds. This post will mainly focus on the areas of NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) & NASH (Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis) but will also include Viral Hepatitis, Auto Immune Hepatitis and Alcoholic Hepatitis.
Experience & knowledge within the areas of HIV/Sexual Health/Hepatology and clinical research is essential for this post alongside a recognised post graduate qualification in the care of HIV Disease and/or Liver Disease. The candidate should be highly organised, enthusiastic, patient focused and able to communicate effectively on a variety of levels. Support will be provided but the candidate should be able to work autonomously, show attention to detail and cope well under pressure.
Main duties of the job
Our role will be to support you in this interesting and challenging job, offering you:
• Personal & professional development.
• Education & training.
• Friendly, supportive and progressive team.
Whilst this is predominantly a 9-5 position, it will require flexibility in hours to fit with service development and support and may therefore, where appropriate, require some early morning or evening cover.
We encourage you to undertake an in-formal visit & discuss the role with team leader.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
For further information please contact:
James Hand: Clinical Research Manager on 020 3594 6773
Or
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RGN Educated to BSc or Diploma or working toward & relevant experience.
Desirable criteria
2. Post-graduate/MSc qualifications, i.e. Physical Assessment in the Adult, Post-grad Diploma.
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Minimum 3 years post registration nursing experience at Band 5.
4. 2 year minimum experience working in the clinical trials setting
Desirable criteria
5. Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills within research.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
6. Conducting Clinical trials and Recruitment of subjects into trials.
7. Working Knowledge of Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Good Clinical Practice
8. HIV or Hepatology Course
9. Competent in standard PC packages, i.e. Microsoft word, excel, power point.
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Venepuncture skills.
11. 12 Lead ECG skills.
12. Ability to triage unwell patients and provide safe care.
13. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including: inter-personal, liaison and negotiating skills
14. Ability to produce clear, accurate written medical notes and verbal handover.
Desirable criteria
15. Able to undertake fibroscan
Other
Essential criteria
16. It is essential to have the ability to confront challenging issues undertaking a problem solving approach.
17. Demonstrate development and implementation of policies and procedures from initiation to completion
18. Proactive and self-motivated with ability to lead, motivate and empower others.
19. Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work independently on a number of projects.
20. Ability to work in a multi-professional arena
21. Ability to lead and manage meetings effectively
22. Ability to plan and lead on one or more research studies.
23. Ability to work on own initiative
24. Motivated and enthusiastic. Ability to fulfil all aspects of the role
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
25. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
26. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
27. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
28. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
29. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)