NHS
Research Nurse (Neurology)
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Job Description
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- Registered nurse with current professional registration.
- ICH GCP training.
- Postgraduate qualification.
- Post registration 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.
- 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.
- Proficient in use of electronic medical records.
- Meticulous documentation
- Ability to use electronic data capture system(s) for timely clinical trial data entry and query resolution
- Proficient in use of Microsoft applications.
- Ability to process biological samples including centrifugation.
- Certified IATA training for handling biological samples.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly on a portfolio of neurology studies.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- 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
- Registered nurse with current professional registration.
- ICH GCP training.
- Postgraduate qualification.
- Post registration 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.
- 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.
- Proficient in use of electronic medical records.
- Meticulous documentation
- Ability to use electronic data capture system(s) for timely clinical trial data entry and query resolution
- Proficient in use of Microsoft applications.
- Ability to process biological samples including centrifugation.
- Certified IATA training for handling biological samples.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly on a portfolio of neurology studies.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- 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
Job summary
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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.
Date posted
29 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,471 to £50,364 a year Per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-6111818GSS
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1BB
Job descriptionJob description
Job 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.
For further details/informal visits contact:
Kimberley Allen-Philbey
Research Trial Manager
07512561375
Job 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.
For further details/informal visits contact:
Kimberley Allen-Philbey
Research Trial Manager
07512561375
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1BB
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1BB
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
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