[ref. c00370122] Clinical Research Midwife / Nurse / Practitioner – Generation Study - NHS
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the research and development directorate . We are looking for a highly motivated clinical research midwife / nurse / practitioner, who will be responsible for the coordination and management of an agreed research portfolio within the clinical genetics service at St George’s Hospital.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the research team and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of research patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.
Main duties of the job
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the clinical research delivery team to conduct high-quality research involving patients in the Clinical Genetics service.
The post holder will deliver a range of clinical genetics research studies under the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio. The post offers an exciting opportunity to work across different genetics specialities, such as oncogenetics, neurology, rare disease and other general disorders.
This role involves liaison with Principal Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality data collection and clinical care, with a commitment to participant safety and welfare. The post holder will be expected to advocate for patients and empower them to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical research studies by providing advice and information.
The role is primarily based at St George's Hospital, however some cross-site working may be required.
This role would offer ideal experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing genomic counselling or developing a career in the development and delivery of clinical research in the NHS. Previous experience of working in clinical research is desirable.
Working for our organisation
With nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, they are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Their main site, St George’s Hospital in Tooting – one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals – is shared with St George’s, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George’s Hospital also hosts the St George’s, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
As well as acute hospital services, they provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma. Other services treat patients from all over the country, such as family HIV care and bone marrow transplantation for non-cancer diseases.The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent communication, interpersonal & management skills
- Competent IT skills utilised in clinical research
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Highly motivated & able to motivate others
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of clinical research and treatment protocols / participation in basic clinical research
- Knowledge through academia or experience of clinical genetics and/or other relevant medical speciality
Other
Essential criteria- Motivated & demonstrates enthusiasm for clinical research and/or clinical genetics
- Adaptable & responsive to changing needs
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of managing a complex clinical research workload
- Evidence of successfully working with and contributing to a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of phlebotomy
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- First level Degree in life science or health related discipline
- Completed post graduate qualification in speciality or clinical research related field
- Teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent relevant experience