Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.

Main area Research Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (due to short term funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Thu from 08:00 - 17:00 and Fri from 08:00 to 12:30) Job ref 289-CR-1677-A

Site Clinical Research Facility St Stephens Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 Per annum inc HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Job overview

Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse

The Research and Development Department is looking for an experienced nurse with venepuncture and cannulation skills to be in charge and coordinate a portfolio of studies of all types and phases to include complex and early phase studies. On a daily basis the post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials, screening and recruiting patients; obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures to include venepuncture and cannulation and managing study data. A key aspect of this role is supporting the patient / participant and their family throughout the above research process.

You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive team, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research, from initiation to termination, in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your fullest potential.

Main duties of the job

Lead, coordinate and/or work as a member of the team on studies of all types and phases to include complex and early phase studies.
Lead, coordinate and/or work as a member of the team on larger studies e.g. vaccine trials.
Recruit and obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as delegated by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
The key elements of our R&D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio and commercial studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target. You will work under the management of the Team Leader and Lead Research Nurse, but will need to have excellent organizational skills.
It is also essential that you can plan and prioritize your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines. In order to experience a rewarding career in research we will support you to reach your full potential and we would encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for self-development.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management (CTIMPs and Non-CTIMPs)

• Obtain informed consent from participants for non-CTIMP studies (i.e. observational and questionnaire) as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI) and within parameters of the protocol.
• Support participants considering taking part in interventional and observational research with the decision-making process, ensuring that their information needs are met sensitively and that they have a full understanding of the research study and its requirements.
• To ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy.
• Ensuring all reporting to regulatory bodies and Research Networks (if applicable) is done in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and maintain (written and verbal) communication between the PI, research and clinical teams in ensuring that the study protocol is correctly implemented and research governance standards are met and maintained.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in the trial is appropriately calibrated and that supporting documentation is retained.
• Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures such as monitoring vital signs, body measurements, height and weight, ECGs, venipuncture, cannulation, drug administration with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Undertake laboratory work as per study protocols, including processing, packaging, storing and transportation of samples.
• Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers with regards to their trial participation.
• Ensure that all clinical trial databases and logs are maintained including updating patient recruitment data on EDGE, our Local Performance Management System, on a weekly basis.
• Ensure protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice in a timely manner.
• Work within the scope of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulation.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Education and Qualifications

• Fully registered Nurse with NMC pin (Adult or child as appropriate)
• ICH GCP (E6-R2) Certification (currently valid)
• Master’s degree or working towards
• Qualification in the area of infection disease (ID)

Experience

• Relevant post reg. experience at Band 5 level
• Experience in clinical research i.e. conducting CTIMP clinical trials
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
• Experience of team leading in the delivery of portfolio of clinical studies
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership

Skills and knowledge

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Proven supervisory and deputising skills in clinical area
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
• Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of budgets
• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
• Experience of risk management / assessment
• Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect kindness and excellence
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Effective team member
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to act as a patient’s advocate
• Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
• Professional and impartial at all times

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Betsabe Rodrigues Job title Team Leader( Delivery Team) Email address betsabe.rodriguesmateos@nhs.net Telephone number 0203 315 6503 Additional information

Informal visits are welcome, please email or telephone to arrange.

Sergefedele@nhs.net

Kathleen.ridor@nhs.net