Band 5 Liver Research Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in the UK is seeking a band 5 clinical research nurse to support the Liver Research Team. This role involves managing patient caseloads, assisting with clinical trials, and ensuring patient safety in trials. The ideal candidate should have NMC Level One Registration, strong communication skills, and a background in nursing. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on hepatology research and the opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC Level One Registration.
• Experience working in the NHS is essential.
• Motivated to work in hepatology research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient caseload in collaboration with senior research nurse.
• Maintain communication with patients and inform them about trials.
• Evaluate eligibility for clinical trials and assist with consent process.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Teamworking

Basic nursing skills

Excellent IT skills

Education

NMC Level One Registration – RN Adult

Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Job description

Job Summary

The band 5 liver research nurse will provide support to senior nurses managing the general hepatology, transplant and surgical studies portfolio; ensuring high quality delivery of clinical trials, ensuring the safety of patients on the clinical trials pathway.

An opportunity has arisen with the vibrant Liver Research Team at King's College Hospital, for a band 5 clinical research nurse, initially for 12 months with an option to renew.

The Liver Research team at the Institute of Liver Studies in King's College Hospital has an extensive portfolio covering a range of studies from observational cohort studies to interventional (phase 1-3) trials for various liver diseases. You will be part of the team of liver research nurses to deliver the non-commercial trials and commercial trials within the portfolio, in accordance with the principles of GCP. The successful candidates will be expected to appropriately manage participants throughout the research pathway; as well as assume administrative responsibility for allocated projects. This will include study and data management activities, with close supervision by the senior research nurse.

You will interact with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research related activity is undertaken with patient safety as a key priority and that all projects are delivered efficiently, with adherence to time and target.

Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn are essential qualities in the successful applicant. Knowledge of related disease is desirable. For this post you must demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload, understand clinical trial activity and GCP, and be able to complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with the senior research nurse to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and MDT meetings. With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme. Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients. Help the team to evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry by coordinating pre‑study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol. Coordinate all ongoing study visits and investigations as per the protocol. Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials, assisting and supporting local nursing teams.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications – Essential

• NMC Level One Registration – RN Adult
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Education and Qualifications – Desirable

• Additional post graduate qualification
• HTA and GCP certification

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Basic nursing skills
• Excellent IT skills in the following areas (Word processing, communication software – all functions of MS Outlook)
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection

Knowledge and Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working in a research post
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Previous post‑registration/post graduate experience within the liver departments
• Understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to trials

Skills and Competencies – Essential

• Evidence of good written and verbal communication
• Evidence of teamworking
• Ability to work flexible hours as required
• Strong motivation to work within the field of hepatology research

Skills and Competencies – Desirable

• Experience communicating with senior clinicians / communicating as patient advocate
• Report writing and presentational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).