Job summaryWe are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to join the Clinical Trials Centre at St Mary's, ICHT. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Band 5 Clinical Research Nurse to support our HIV and Sexual Health clinical research studies on a one-year fixed-term contract.
Post qualification nursing experience is essential to this role and therefore it is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those who have yet completed their preceptorship.
This role involves onsite working only. You will be based primarily at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, with the potential to travel to Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals as needed, to assist with commercial and non-commercial research studies.
The role also includes day to day monitoring and maintenance of the clinic and equipment, and the opportunity to manage wider team projects such as the Patient Reported Experience Survey as mandated from the NIHR, as well as clinical audits.
You will need to collaborate with the Principal Investigators (PIs), the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) as well as the Study Team in order to efficiently manage a caseload of studies. Excellent communication skills are required.
Prior knowledge and clinical experience of research delivery in a healthcare setting and clinical experience or knowledge about HIV and Sexual Health would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job- The post holder will support the aims of the Trust and the NIHR clinical research network to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS.
- The post holder will support the co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with key personnel throughout the Trust and network to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
- The main focus of the role will be in supporting the delivery and development of the research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation.
- The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice standards.
About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person SpecificationEducationEssentialDesirable- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users
- Experience in managing complex information
- Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
Desirable- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Relevant clinical experience within research
SkillsEssential- Ability to apply current research to practice
- Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
- Ability to use own initiative
- Methodical approach and attention to detail
Desirable- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. 
