Job overview

An exciting new developmental role has been created within the Research & Innovation Team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Those appointed at Band 5 will participate in a structured developmental programme with regular reviews to fulfil learning to progress to Band 6.

The primary role of the research nurse is to support a NIHR portfolio & commercial studies in clinical trials across the Trust. You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients participating in clinical trials, be directly involved in the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients, and in the collection and documentation of accurate data. It would be advantageous that the post holder has experience in clinical skills such as phlebotomy and medication administration

You will be responsible for providing research nurse support across the Trust, with an emphasis on NIHR portfolio & commercial studies. As a research nurse you will be allocated to specific clinical trials, however you will also be expected to be flexible and on occasion may have to work on other studies, to meet the needs of studies being conducted throughout Trust. As well as working with clinical investigators, you will also work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care teams involved in the management of clinical trial patients on studies to which you are assigned. The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • To facilitate efficient, safe and participant-focused research
  • To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of clinical research studies.
  • To identify and help recruit patients eligible to enter clinical research studies.
  • To ensure that the clinical study protocols you are working on are adhered to.
  • To work according to Good Clinical Practice & research governance standards for clinical research studies.
  • To facilitate the informed consent process ensuring the following is accounted for:
  • The potential research participant (and family) fully understands the nature of the clinical trial.
  • Supports potential participants through the consent process
  • To attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and appropriate clinics, to screen and recruit new patients, and to act as a resource to the members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • To ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that is given within the context of a clinical research study
  • To maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes.
  • Accurately document data collected into the case report forms (CRF).
  • Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment as required by the protocol.
  • Record and report adverse events which occur whilst patient is in the clinical research study to the relevant personnel and act as required.
  • To act as a primary contact point for the clinical research study patient/participant.

    • Working for our organisation

    Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

    We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

    Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

    Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

    We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

    Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

    Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

    Person specification

    Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Previous experience of using database and have meticulous data entry skills
  • Ability to manage the logistics to support workload

    • Skills / Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to apply current research to practice
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information

    • Desirable criteria

  • Proven teaching and assessing skills

    • Education / Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse

    • Desirable criteria

  • Degree Certificate in professional nursing

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues

    • Trust Values

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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