Research Nurse (Neurology)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East London is seeking a Band 6 research nurse. This role involves supporting clinical trial activities, particularly the MND SMART trial, while caring for patients with neurological conditions. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience in clinical trials and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in cutting-edge research for improving patient quality of life.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current professional registration.
• Experience caring for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care research.

Responsibilities

• Support senior clinical trials manager in clinical trial activity.
• Caring for patients throughout the MND SMART trial.
• Managing own workload under supervision.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and colleagues

Proficient in use of electronic medical records

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to process biological samples including centrifugation

Certified IATA training for handling biological samples

Education

Registered nurse with current professional registration

ICH GCP training

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 research nurse on the fast-paced, innovative Neurology Day Unit at a leading teaching hospital in East London. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience working in research, who are willing to gain and develop knowledge on different neurological conditions, with a focus on motor neurone disease. We seek someone who will complement and encourage the existing team.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will support the senior clinical trials manager in the smooth running of clinical trial activity on the unit, taking a leading role in the innovative MND SMART trial. The post holder will provide support to members of the team and carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and setting standards for patients participating in research.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload under supervision from the senior clinical trials manager. The post holder will work within a team which will consist of neurologists, staff nurses and Healthcare Support workers. This job will offer the applicant the opportunity to explore areas of clinical research as well as performing clinical duties in a supportive environment with scope to grow both professionally and clinically. You could be a part of new emerging treatments for neurology as well as improving the experience and quality of life of patients with chronic neurological conditions.

This post will involve caring for patients at all stages of their journey through the MND SMART trial, from recruitment through to study completion. The post holder is expected to embrace the paperless aspect of the unit and complete the required training for use of the different technologies and systems involved in maintaining effective and timely documentation.

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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.

Job responsibilities

You will work in a tight knit, enthusiastic, friendly specialist unit, based in state-of-the-art facilities in the newly built, The Royal London Hospital in the East End of London. We actively encourage training and attendance at regular CPD team meetings. We welcome informal visits and phone calls.

Research Trial Manager

07512561375

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Although this position is a 12months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12months.

Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within ourorganization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current professional registration.
• ICH GCP training.

Experience

• Experience caring for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Experience performing venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and vital observations.
• Experience of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Safety reporting for clinical trials.
• Experience caring for patients with motor neurone disease.

Knowledge

• Ongoing interest in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care research.
• Understanding of GDPR legislation.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology.
• Awareness of own training and development needs.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Proficient in use of electronic medical records.
• Ability to use electronic data capture system(s) for timely clinical trial data entry and query resolution.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to process biological samples including centrifugation
• Certified IATA training for handling biological samples

Other

• Ability and willingness to work flexibly on a portfolio of neurology studies.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Advise and support new and existing staff.
• Maintain the health and safety of patients and staff, ensuring that any accident/incident is reported promptly in the correct manner.
• Motivation to improve patients' quality of life through delivering research.

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.