Research Nurse
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Nurse to join the Research Team at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research.
The post holder will support a wide range of specialities across the Trust. The post holder will be based at St Helier Hospital (Clinical Trials Unit), but may also be required to support research activity elsewhere in the Trust.
A visit to the department would be recommended when applying for this post. You will join research nurses who are currently supporting NIHR portfolio of studies within several specialties, including renal, cardiology dermatology, and stroke. The post holder will also provide research nurse support to the paediatric research team conducting research in paediatric trials across the Trust.
If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact:
Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse) [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an agreed clinical research portfolio at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.
Responsibilities include: facilitating study set-up; identifying suitable patients through the process of MDT’s/screening notes; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry. The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.
Post holder The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinical specialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Research Nurse at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RN with Current NMC Pin
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing
- Relevant post registration programme
- ENB 998 or professionally recognized equivalent teaching course
- GCP Certificate or willingness to be trained
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- • Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- • Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- • Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- • Experience in Clinical Research
- • Experience working with Paediatric Patients
- • Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
- • Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
Skills
Essential criteria- Well-developed clinical skills
- Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets
- Experience in ECG’s, spirometry and phlebotomy
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Awareness of GCP, clinical research methodology and treatment protocols
- Participation in clinical or nursing research