About this role
Job summary
Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6 - HIV Research
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the HIV Research Team at the Harrison Wing, Guy's and St Thomas Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the HIV Clinical Trials team, helping to expand our portfolio of HIV studies, by linking closely with our outpatient HIV service.
You will coordinate various clinical trials and research projects. This includes recruiting participants into clinical trials/research studies, data collection and cleaning, managing patient care, and Site File maintenance. Experience working in HIV/Sexual Health, or research will be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have worked in an NHS setting and have knowledge of Good Clinical Practice as it relates to Research. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will possess good timekeeping and prioritisation skills and be willing to learn and develop within the role.
About us
The candidate will be joining a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team of research nurses, coordinators and clinical investigators, covering novel and exciting clinical research trials. You will be working alongside leaders in the field of HIV Research and will have close links with academics through Kings College London (KCL).
Job description Job responsibilities
We require an enthusiastic nurse with:
- Ambition to develop professional, clinical & research skills
- Ability to manage difficult situations and use own initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Non-judgmental and empathetic attitude
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- An understanding of ethical practice and confidentiality
- Good knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory standards
- Great team working skills; someone who is keen to support their colleagues, and ask for help when needed as well
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualification Essential
RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
GCP certificate Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous experience Essential
Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience at least as a band 5 for 3 years. Experience in Clinical Research Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
Desirable
Post registration experience in HIV or Sexual Health Experience of electronic data capture.
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with complex and sensitive situations Awareness of clinical governance and risk management relevant to the role Ability to co-ordinate and organise activities in order to deliver study protocol Ability to lead, teach, supervise and mentor others Proficient to conduct clinical tasks such as blood pressure, venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, temperature, pulse, respiratory observations and ECG. Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols. Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
Desirable
Knowledge of research methodologies
Physical Requirement Essential
Willingness and ability to travel to external meetings within the context of this post Prolonged periods of concentration when cross-referencing medical case notes Frequent need to carry medical case notes from clinical areas for analysis, or a daily basis, usually not exceeding 5kg
Additional Information Essential
Flexible and positive approach to work Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Disclosure 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).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's Hospital
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)