Gastroenterology Research Nurse - London
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.
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Job overview
Band 6 Research Nurse PostDelivering clinical research to make patients, and the NHS, better!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Research Nurse to work collaboratively with the QMUL Wingate Clinical Trials Unit and Barts Health NHS Trust. The research that we conduct is focussed on the holistic approach to patient care and significantly contributes to the future progress of healthcare for all.Working clinically with the team you will promote high standards of both patient care and research practice and contribute to the recruitment and retention of patients in research studies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder’s primary role will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers on the Wingate Clinical Trials Portfolio which includes commercial and non-commercial studies. This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of Gastroenterology patients in studies and the collection and documentation of accurate data.You will work closely with IBD and Gastroenterology consultants and investigators of Queen Mary University London (QMUL) and Barts Health NHS Trust. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of your own caseload of patients in the clinical study.
The post holder will deliver the study under the leadership of the Lead and Senior Research Nurses at the Royal London Hospital and The Wingate Clinical Trials Unit.
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised nurse to develop their clinical research skills in a multi-site trial of an intervention working with a multidisciplinary team. Computer skills, team-working skills, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post.You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills. Research experience is preferable, but not necessary as training will be provided.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This post is fixed term for 1 year with a possibility for extension (subject to approval).
For more information, please contact Senior Research Nurse, Bessie Cipriano on Tel: 02078828960 Email: [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- First level degree
- Valid GCP certificate
- Health care management/ leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting/ acute NHS care setting
- Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care.
- Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift/ area of department.
- Experience in learning from incidents/ complaints and supporting changes in practice
- Experience of recruiting to research studies including clinical trials in a healthcare setting
- Experience in Endoscopy or Gastroenterology patient care
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
- To identify a child / person at risk and to know the process of safeguarding in children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Skills
Essential criteria- Skilled in performing holistic clinical assessments.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving ability and ability to initiate change.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good verbal and written communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work under pressure across competing demands to meet tight deadlines
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity.
- ECG recording.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to engage and recruit patients into clinical trials.
Other
Essential criteria- Awareness of equality and diversity.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude and being Supportive.
- Approachable and friendly
We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
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