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Job summary

Main area
Oncology research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (covering temporary reduction is hours.)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
15 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7414521
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet,
Salary
£53,751 - £60,651 per annum (pro rata), inclusive HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 - Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration nursing 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
Desirable criteria
  • Line Management Experience
  • Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • 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

Essential criteria
  • Displays enthusiastic nature
  • Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri
Job title
Lead Research Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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