CRF Research Nurse

Do you want to give exceptional care and be involved in providing state-of the art treatments to patients? We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to become part of the Research Nursing Team at the National Institute for Health Research UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF). The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility UCLH is a well-established Clinical Research Facility covering two sites. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre is a dedicated neuroscience experimental medicine facility at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) at Queen Square (QS) and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility is a comprehensive Cancer and Medical research facility (incorporating the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre - ECMC) on the Bloomsbury campus (BC) at Tottenham Court Road. The staff will be based in LWENC and are expected to cross cover on other CRF sites.

The research nursing team in the CRFs provide exceptional specialist nursing care to a wide variety of patients taking part in early phase clinical trials of experimental cancer and medicine treatments. This includes First-in-Human medicines and experimental early phase treatments in oncology, hematology, medicine and neurology.

Main duties of the job

Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, taking responsibility for the coordination and support of clinical trials within the CRF. Responsible for but not limited to coordination of care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of biological samples, administration of experimental agents and monitoring of expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities, and patient/carer education. Develop and maintain competencies and compliance with specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and relevant disease types.

Act as patient's advocate by having sufficient skills to enable the patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information. Responsible for liaising with drug companies if required and other study sponsors and ensuring the accurate collection and submission of data, in line with the study protocols and research regulations, as well as to deputise for the Senior Research Nurses in their absence and to take an active role in supporting and developing new members of the CRF team.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in neurology and clinical research, and an interest in working across a range studies, including cancer, medicine and different specialities within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF). The post holder will be supported by senior nurses within the units, and the role is ideal for a highly motivated nurse who is keen to further develop their experience in early phase clinical research nursing. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Research Nursing Team, Principal Investigators and research support staff, to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial specific protocols.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience. Experience in neurology and clinical research is essential, although full training will be given. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12
• Relevant post registration
• Teaching or mentor course

Desirable

• Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related fields

Experience
Essential

• Post registration nursing experience
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Experience with the specialty (neurology/neurodegenerative)
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Knowledge of Trust research governance issues

Desirable

• Clinical research experience

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Communication
Essential

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential

• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.

Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
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