Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Co-Ordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a developmental Band 5 Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator role based at the Heart and Lung Research Institute on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. You will join a small AI team collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver a portfolio of trials and studies.

The post involves assisting with study setup, coordinating commercial and non-commercial trials, recruiting patients, data collection, assessments and

Qualificações

• Experience in delivery of research trials or clinical audit.
• Ability to mentor and educate junior staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and patient safety.
• Attention to detail and strong IT/data recording skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with study setup, coordination and delivery of trials.
• Recruit and consent suitable patients and coordinate data collection.
• Conduct assessments and follow-up per protocol and ICH-GCP.
• Collaborate with MDT and support senior staff from setup to archiving.

Conhecimentos

Clinical research coordination

Data collection accuracy

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Problem solving

Formação académica

Nursing degree or equivalent and NMC registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job summary

An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 to join the AI (Artificial Intelligence) team. We are a small team of experienced and dedicated professionals who collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-quality research trials that help shape the future care of our patients. The Research & Development Department supports a large and expanding portfolio of studies across multiple specialties. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment and are committed to career development, providing a range of training opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator to this Band 5 position. The successful candidate will have experience in delivery of research trials and will thrive on the challenge of delivering high-quality research. The post will be based at the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for assisting with study setup activity, coordination and delivery of commercial and non-commercial trials. Your duties include, recruiting and consenting suitable patients, coordinating data collection, arranging and conducting assessments and follow up appointments, which are specified by the protocol. Liaison, collaboration and effective communication with the wider MDT will be an important part of the role. Assisting the AI research team to ensure the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards. You will manage routine studies with support from senior colleagues from setup to archiving.

The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials including observational studies.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future.

Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today.

The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 175-2627-2053

Essential qualifications

• Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification; and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR diploma level qualification or above.
• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council or other regulatory body as applicable and/or NIHR CRP accreditation.

Essential experience

• Experience in clinical research, clinical audit or experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
• The ability to mentor and educate junior staff.
• An understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures including Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), particularly those related to vulnerable patients.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a willingness to participate in further training and education.
• Competent IT skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use.

Additional criteria

• As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.

UK registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.