Research Nurse

Nhs View All Jobs; Ilford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a skilled nurse to coordinate a portfolio of early and late phase interventional and non-interventional studies at the NIHR Barts Health Clinical Research Facility. The role focuses on participant recruitment, safety, and holistic care, working with investigators and the wider team.

Essential qualifications include NMC registration (Adult), diploma and degree-level education, ICH GCP training, and a neurology post-registration qualification.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) and registration with the NMC.
• Educated to diploma level and to degree level.
• ICH GCP training.
• Post-registration Neurology qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a portfolio of early phase interventional and later phase studies within the NIHR Barts Health CRF.
• Support recruitment of participants to meet recruitment targets and timelines.
• Ensure participant safety and high-quality, holistic care throughout the trial.
• Collaborate with investigators, research team and multidisciplinary clinical staff to manage workload and documentation.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Phlebotomy

Intravenous cannulation

Communication

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

Diploma level qualification

Degree level qualification

Post-registration Neurology qualification

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of early phase interventional studies , late phase interventional and non-interventional clinical research studies within the NIHR Barts Health Clinical Research Facility at The Royal London Hospital and at Whipps Cross University Hospital as needed. They will be instrumental in the recruitment of participants in line with specified recruitment targets and timelines, alongside the provision of high quality, holistic care. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will collaborate closely with leading investigators, other research team members and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure the safety of participants throughout the trial. You will manage your own workload, so a proactive, flexible, responsible, and mature approach is essential. The post holder is expected to be flexible to work outside of normal office hours, should the need arise. The need for accurate records within clinical, You will be joining a supportive research team who celebrate diversity, are committed to personal and professional development, and place the research participant at the heart of everything they do. This role offers a great opportunity for a nurse who wishes to expand their current research experience, or a nurse with a strong clinical background looking to move into a clinical research role. Possessing experience in early phase interventional trials would be an advantage. You will have a great opportunity to gain clinical experience across varying specialities, whilst also developing strong project management and organisational skills.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Educated to diploma level.
• Educated to degree level
• ICH GCP training.
• Post-registration Neurology qualification

Experience – Essential

• Significant post registration nursing experience in the NHS
• Demonstrable experience of successful multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Demonstrable experience of utilising evidence-based practice
• Demonstrable evidence of formal / informal teaching of participants, relatives and staff.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to participants in a clear and simplified manner.

Experience – Desirable

• Experience in clinical research with a proven ability to recruit to interventional and non interventional clinical trials.
• Experience of working with neurology patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease
• Experience of nurse-led informed consent.
• Experience of clinical trial data entry and query management.
• Previous use of clinical research management software e.g. EDGE, Redcap or EDC systems.
• Experience of participating in regulatory inspections/audits.

Knowledge – Essential

• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR, participant confidentiality requirements, and Caldicott Guidelines. Demonstrate a working knowledge and awareness of current health and professional issues in today's NHS.
• Demonstrate an understanding of The NHS Long Term Plan and NHS England's Research and Innovation Strategy, and their relevance to clinical trials in the UK.

Knowledge – Desirable

• Working knowledge of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease and MS.
• Applied knowledge of ICH GCP and regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK.
• Knowledge and understanding of the clinical trials process, and the handling of clinical data.

Skills – Essential

• Proven competent to work alone to ensure participant safety and manage a portfolio of clinical trials
• Competent and qualified to carry out phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation per trust policy.
• Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation
• Ability to write and disseminate information in a clear and precise manner.
• Well-developed IT/Computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills – Desirable

• Competent to carry out phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation.
• Competent and qualified to administer intravenous medication per trust policy., Motivated team player with the ability to work autonomously in in a dynamic working environment.
• Able to adapt to change, and a take a flexible approach to their role.
• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
• Willingness to work across the Barts Health CRF per service needs.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

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.