Band 7 - Senior Clinical Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the Barnet and Chase Farm research team. The post holder will work in Theme 1 (Oncology) in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, Co Investigators and all clinical staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials.

Main duties of the job

The NAC Senior Research Nurse is an expert nurse within the Trust for the conduct of clinical trials, academic research and studies within the amyloidosis research unit. The SRN works in a collaborative role in conjunction with Principal Investigators, co investigators and all staff involved in the care and supervision of patients enrolled on trials, in the safe set up and recruitment to trials and in direct collaboration with clinical and academic teams recruiting to locally approved studies. Within this there is the need for visibility, expert communication and teaching skills to engender understanding and support for the research process in Oncology. The SRN is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of studies in Oncology, manages junior staff and leads in all communication to support recruitment, the reporting of clinical events and the collection of quality controlled data. The SRN will represent the Trust in working with external commercial, charities and funding bodies in the delivery of the trials under their management.

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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

• Healthcare Professional qualification with current registration
• Recognised research module/ qualification or equivalent cardiology short courses and accredited updates
• Recognised teaching module/ qualification
• Completed/working towards Masters degree in cardiology or a related field

Experience

• Adequate experience of working in 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
• Experience working as a mentor/ clinical teaching
• Clinical experience in setting where unlicensed drugs are being given
• Line Management Experience
• Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and aptitudes

• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer literacy and experience creating databases

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

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.

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearper annum (pro rata), inclusive HCAS