About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing research programme as a Band 5 Research Nurse/Practitioner. We deliver studies across a range of specialties, from questionnaires and observational research to clinical drug and device trials. You will need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a strong interest in developing your clinical research knowledge and experience.
(Please note this post is open to nurses, not clinical research practitioners)
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Research Nurse/ Practitioner to join the Research and Innovation team at Queen Victoria Hospital.
The postholder will coordinate a portfolio of clinical research studies across the Trust's specialist services. They will identify and recruit eligible participants, support informed consent, coordinate research-related assessments and follow-up, and maintain accurate study documentation and data.
Working closely with principal investigators, clinical teams, support departments, sponsors and research networks, the postholder will help ensure that studies are set up and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice and applicable research governance requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who can work independently while contributing actively to a supportive multidisciplinary research team.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate the research-related care of participants enrolled in a designated portfolio of studies.
Identify potentially eligible participants through clinical records, clinics, operating lists and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Provide clear and appropriately tailored study information to patients, families and carers and undertake informed consent where trained, delegated and competent to do so.
Coordinate protocol-required assessments, investigations, sample collection, treatment and follow-up.
Monitor participants for adverse events and ensure that safety information is documented, escalated and reported within required timelines.
Maintain accurate source documentation, case report forms, electronic study systems and local research databases.
Assist with study feasibility, set-up and initiation, including liaison with principal investigators, sponsors and supporting departments.
Register or randomise participants and submit study data within agreed timelines.
Monitor recruitment performance, identify barriers and contribute to actions that improve patient access and study delivery.
Provide cross-cover for colleagues and promote research awareness among clinical teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- GCP training
- NMC registration/CRP accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in secondary/tertiary care settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering clinical research studies
- Experience in one of QVH's clinical specialties
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of interest in clinical research
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical research life cycle and governance
- Understanding of clinical trials legislation
Skills
Essential
- Competence in phlebotomy and ECG
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Proven ability to manage time effectively
- Able to prioritise and manage a range of tasks and duties with competing demands
- Experience of providing and receiving complex information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
- Proven organisational and time management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Well-developed IT/Computer skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team to manage own portfolio of clinical trails
- Able to develop and create reports and documents relevant to research
- Ability to use Trust software to present data findings
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)