Research Nurse

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Research Nurse/Coordinator to join their team. This role involves managing patient care pathways, recruiting, educating, and monitoring participants in clinical trials, and supporting the consent process. Candidates with previous experience in clinical research are preferred, though newly qualified individuals will also be considered. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is based at Northwick Park Hospital, with the flexibility to work across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinical research environment is essential, consideration for newly qualified candidates.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and educate staff on clinical trials.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage care pathways for patients in clinical studies.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor patients, collecting accurate data.
• Collaborate with clinical studies teams and manage your own caseload.

Skills

Experience in a clinical research environment

Teamwork

Ability to educate clinical staff

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Research Nurse/Coordinator with excellent planning and organizational skills to join our research team.

The London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is a research-active Trust. Our research teams and R&I are committed to improving healthcare services by promoting and supporting a wide range of high-quality research.

The post holder is expected to be proactive in educating clinical staff on the specifics of running clinical trials. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your workload and work as part of a team. Previous experience working within a clinical research environment is essential. This post offers excellent opportunities to gain managerial experience and maintain your clinical skills. We will also consider hard-working candidates with no clinical research experience and newly qualified individuals at Band 5. The post will be based at Northwick Park Hospital. The London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust comprises Northwick Park & St Mark’s Hospitals in Harrow, Central Middlesex Hospital in Park Royal, and Ealing Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. This will involve the recruitment, education, and monitoring of patients in studies, as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data. You will work collaboratively with different clinical studies teams and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in managing your own caseload of patients in clinical research studies. The post holder will support the consent process, including explaining standard and research treatments, risks, benefits, and side effects. They will be responsible for randomisation, completion of case report forms (CRFs), and maintaining accurate records according to ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice). Although the post holder will be based at Northwick Park Hospital, they will be expected to work flexibly across the Trust.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies.
• Recruit, educate, and monitor patients in studies and collect and document accurate data.
• Collaborate with clinical studies teams and the MDT to manage your own caseload of patients in clinical research studies.
• Support the consent process, including explaining standard and research treatments, risks, benefits, and side effects.
• Be responsible for randomisation, completion of case report forms (CRFs), and maintaining accurate records according to ICH-GCP.
• Be flexible to work across the Trust as needed.

Qualifications and requirements

• Previous experience in a clinical research environment is essential, with consideration given to hard-working candidates with no clinical research experience and newly qualified individuals at Band 5.
• Ability to educate clinical staff on running clinical trials and to manage workload effectively.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Based at Northwick Park Hospital with flexibility to work across LNWH Trust.

About LNWH

We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognizing the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

How to apply / contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mushiya Mpelembue
Job title: Head of Research Delivery
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07796705675