Research Nurse Band 5

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

The post holder will learn a range of skills related to research and undertake substantive pieces of research work. This role involves, but is not limited to, gathering data on patients in the studies within the department.

To provide skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the facility. This post may involve shift patterns, including occasional internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24-hour cover (including bank holidays).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about research governance, ethics, study management, and study delivery with an introduction to research finance.

All relevant and mandatory research training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that manages a portfolio of challenging and interesting clinical trials in various disorders.

The successful candidate will experience tasks such as patient recruitment, study assessments, blood collection and processing, data entry, and data management alongside administrative tasks as needed for the clinical trials activities within the CRF/CTF (Clinical Research Facility/Clinical Trials Facility).

The post is focused on providing the successful candidate with experience in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials by carrying out research activities aimed at improving the care and treatment of the patients.

The successful candidate will develop a close working relationship with the inpatient and outpatient support services and be invited to the clinical trial team meetings.

The successful candidate will work towards being proficient in managing his/her own research workload effectively and completing trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amelia Te Job title: Experimental Nurse Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0203 299 1851

If you would like an informal visit to find out more, please contact Amelia Te - Experimental Nurse Team Leader - 0203 299 1851 or via email at [e-mail].