Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Slough seeks a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner to join their Research and Innovation team. The successful candidate will support clinical trials, providing vital patient care and managing study data. Ideal applicants will have a relevant registration and preferably a post-graduate qualification in health sciences. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,602 to £39,686 annually along with excellent training opportunities for career development.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Health work-life balance

Qualifications

• First level registration or equivalent relevant degree is required.
• Post-graduate degree in science or health science is essential.
• Experience working in NHS or research settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team delivering various research studies.
• Contribute to patient care pathways in clinical trials.
• Manage a caseload of clinical trial patients under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office

Knowledge of ICH-GCP

Knowledge of electronic data capture platforms

Education

oNMC First level registration or equivalent

Post graduate degree in science or health science

Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and dedicated Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with a vibrant team of research nurses and practitioners delivering a broad portfolio of research studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

Previous research experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and supervision is provided. Experience in any of the specialty areas such as cancer, urology, critical care or midwifery would be of advantage.

The role is based at Wexham Park Hospital but will involve some cross site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
• Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice
• Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
• Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
• Engage in activities that raise the research profile of the organisation.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on working for Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if enough applications have been received.

Previous unsuccesful candidates who have applied within the last 3 months need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oNMC First level registration or Allied Health Professional Registration or equivalent relevant science or health science related first degree
• oPost graduate degree in science or health science
• oRegistration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner Accredited Register

Skills

• oExcellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• oAbility to work independently and equally well in a team
• oAbility to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• oExcellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Teams and OneDrive
• oEDGE Reporting
• oKnowledge of ICH-GCP
• oKnowledge of electronic data capture platforms

Experience

• oExperience of working in a research setting or NHS setting
• oExperience of phlebot and Cannulation
• oCommitment to service development

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.

£32,602 to £39,686 a yearper annum incl HCAS