Main area: Research Nurse (Adult Dermatology) Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (in first instance)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 196-RD217
Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Guy's and St Thomas Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per year incl HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 09/01/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Nurse to join the Adult Dermatology Commercial Research Team within the award-winning St John’s Institute of Dermatology based at Guy’s Hospital. You will work as part of and be supported by a well-established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research.
The ideal candidates will have developed excellent core nursing skills having 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.
The normal working hours for the post is Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm although the post holder may need to be flexible to accommodate patient visits and assessments outside of these hours when required. The post will be based at Guy’s Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at additional locations according to the needs of the projects.
Main duties of the job Once trained, the candidate will have responsibility for leading on a portfolio of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs). You will be tasked with liaising with clinical teams to recruit eligible patients, deliver clinical interventions (including dosing) and conduct tests according to specific study protocols. You will also be responsible for study follow up, data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance expected at GSTT. Alongside our Lead Clinical Trials Practitioner, you will also be involved in the set-up of new trials across various areas within adult dermatology research.
Person specification Qualification/ Education
RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in clinical research and nursing practices
GCP certificate
Evidence of leadership and management development courses
Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience for at least 2 years.
Experience in Clinical Research
Experience of electronic data capture
Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Proficient to conduct clinical tasks including venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, ECG and administration of S/C, IM and IV drugs
Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols
Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
IV Therapy Passport
Competency in skin biopsy
Understanding of regulatory requirements, guidelines and informed consent processes
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.
Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now."
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Our dedicated and talented staff make it their mission to provide outstanding care for our patients.
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Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (in first instance)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 196-RD217
Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Guy's and St Thomas Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per year incl HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 09/01/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Nurse to join the Adult Dermatology Commercial Research Team within the award-winning St John’s Institute of Dermatology based at Guy’s Hospital. You will work as part of and be supported by a well-established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research.
The ideal candidates will have developed excellent core nursing skills having 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.
The normal working hours for the post is Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm although the post holder may need to be flexible to accommodate patient visits and assessments outside of these hours when required. The post will be based at Guy’s Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at additional locations according to the needs of the projects.
Main duties of the job Once trained, the candidate will have responsibility for leading on a portfolio of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs). You will be tasked with liaising with clinical teams to recruit eligible patients, deliver clinical interventions (including dosing) and conduct tests according to specific study protocols. You will also be responsible for study follow up, data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance expected at GSTT. Alongside our Lead Clinical Trials Practitioner, you will also be involved in the set-up of new trials across various areas within adult dermatology research.
Person specification Qualification/ Education
RN1 / RN2 Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in clinical research and nursing practices
GCP certificate
Evidence of leadership and management development courses
Experience of working as a qualified nurse with previous NHS experience for at least 2 years.
Experience in Clinical Research
Experience of electronic data capture
Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others in clinical setting
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Proficient to conduct clinical tasks including venepuncture & cannulation, serial sampling, ECG and administration of S/C, IM and IV drugs
Ability to process biologic samples according to protocols
Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
IV Therapy Passport
Competency in skin biopsy
Understanding of regulatory requirements, guidelines and informed consent processes
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.
Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now."
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Our dedicated and talented staff make it their mission to provide outstanding care for our patients.
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