Clinical Research Nurse, Neurosciences Research Team
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
The Neuroscience Research- Team is looking to recruit a B6 Clinical Research Nurse to join the team to support a multitude of medical research portfolios including Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease studies. The role will involve providing support for studies primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith.
The research nurse role includes study delivery, study support and management from the set up phase through to dissemination of research findings, in addition to the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants, completing clinical assessments and accurate collection and documentation of research data.This role has an emphasis on research integration within the clinical setting here at Imperial, and very much focuses on patient advocacy throughout the research process.
Prior knowledge of research and/or knowledge within the specialist clinical areas would be advantageous for the post. As would venepuncture +/- cannulation skills – required for the post.
In return we can offer you a great opportunity to gain research experience in a number of specialties in one of the most dynamic Academic Health Science Centers in the UK. The post offers an ideal opportunity for motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals who wish to further develop their careers within research delivery.
Main duties of the job- As a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research.
- This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
- You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients.
- You will act as a knowledgeable resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
- You will contribute to the development of local policies related to all aspects of the research process and contribute to the training and supervision of staff and researchers.
- You will contribute to nurse-led research.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant experience at band 5 within a relevant speciality.
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- SLICE or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
- Knowledge of research and audit
- Research Experience
- Neurology Nursing experience.
- Experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials for investigational medicinal products.
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
Skills
Essential criteria- Leadership skills
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written skills
- Experience in cannulation and venepuncture