Band 7 Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Clinical Research Facility

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced nurse who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and confident, can prioritise a combination of diverse tasks, and can work autonomously.

The successful candidate will have prior experience of working within early phase clinical research and will be knowledgeable concerning the role and relevant research governance and legislation requirements. Within this role, you will develop further research skills and experience which will be supported by relevant training opportunities.

You will be joining a diverse and ever-growing research workforce which supports integration and growth of clinical research across the organisation.

The CRF band 7 Clinical Research Nurse is expected to provide leadership of the research activity across the Clinical Research Facility. They will support the set up and delivery of early phase / complex commercial and NIHR research portfolio studies.

This will involve working across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that all CRF studies recruit to time and target within research governance requirements. They will act as a source of specialist knowledge concerning research for colleagues within their department and support the CRF Lead Research Nurse in the running of the facility.

The post holder will be based at the Royal Free Hospital. They will report to the CRF Lead Research Nurse.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing qualification with current NMC registration
• Recognised research module/qualification or equivalent short courses and accredited updates
• Recognised teaching module/qualification
• Completed/working towards a Master’s degree in a related field

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Significant experience of working in CTIMP Clinical Research
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Clinical experience in settings where unlicensed drugs are being given
• Line management experience
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Experience of working in a CRF or on early phase studies

Desirable

• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Computer literacy and experience creating databases
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage conflict situations

Desirable

• Displays enthusiastic nature

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the trial protocol

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

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