Lead Research Nurse, Screening

hVIVO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Greater London is seeking a permanent Lead Research Nurse for their Screening unit. This role involves providing professional leadership in outpatient services and ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with industry standards. The Lead Research Nurse will manage a clinical team, oversee daily activities, and implement continuous improvements within the unit. Candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in a clinical environment, with a strong understanding of GCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a clinical team in a high volume outpatient clinic or clinical trials.
• Competence in recording clinical assessments and willingness to train others.
• Demonstrated ability in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and allocation of workload in screening/outpatient areas.
• Guidance and mentoring of clinical staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Clinical team management

Understanding of clinical supervision

ECG competence

Phlebotomy skills

Good GCP knowledge

Life Support certification

Education

Nursing Registration with the NMC

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a permanent Lead Research Nurse for our Screening unit in Whitechapel, E1. The integral role provides effective, professional leadership and maintains oversight of screening / outpatient services at hVIVO, playing a key role in process review and improvement and ensuring that screening / outpatient services are provided in a cost-effective way for optimal study delivery and growth. The post holder will act as leader and organiser to ensure the delivery of screening / study activities in Screening / Outpatient clinics. The role will also act as line manager to the Screening Nurse(s) and to the Phlebotomists.

The Lead Research Nurse, Screening also provides insight / feedback in other study delivery requirements as a subject matter expert and continuously looks for opportunities for improvement, collaboration, and qualitative delivery of operational targets.

With other members of the senior clinical team, the Lead Research Nurse, screening ensures that all staff work in accordance with evidence-based practice, maintaining high standards of care, and that all tasks are performed in accordance with current regulatory, ICH‑GCP standards and requirements and hVIVO standard operating procedures and policies across all our clinical sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily management and allocation of workload within the screening / outpatient areas.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff in the clinical environment.
• Line manager to screening nurses and Phlebotomists.
• Ensure competence in performing their own and team’s daily tasks.
• Support Clinical Trainer in the supervision and mentoring including assessment and training of new staff in the clinical environment as required.
• Create, review, and / or ensure completion of site-related documents e.g., SOPs, logs, and inventory checklists.
• Oversee clinical consumables supply, equipment maintenance, emergency procedures, and staff training.
• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance quality at a cross departmental level.

Skills & Experiences

• Demonstrated experience in running a high volume outpatient clinic / service or Phase I or II clinical trials.
• Well-developed knowledge & understanding of clinical supervision.
• Previous demonstrable experience of managing a clinical team.
• Competence in the recording of clinical assessments e.g. vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy & the ability and willingness to learn new skills and train others in those skills.
• Good GCP knowledge / experience in clinical trials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team and create a productive, satisfying work environment.
• Valid Immediate Life Support.
• Registration with the NMC.