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Job summary

Main area
Respiratory research
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (There maybe a requirement for out of hours working)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-6261249
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£42,471 - £50,364 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse Respiratory

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free 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

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Clinical Research Nurse  to support the Respiratory research department at the Royal Free Hospital.

The post is to cover maternity leave as a secondment or a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025 and would be ideal for a nurse already working  in a research environment who wishes to obtain research experience in a different speciality.

The respiratory research department has an expanding portfolio consisting of a combination of NIHR portfolio adopted studies with academic and commercially sponsored research.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, confident and enthusiastic, be able to prioritise a combination of diverse demands on your time, be able to work autonomously and with a clear expression of interest in the research process. You will ensure the research portfolio runs smoothly, efficiently and to time and target.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Experience of working in a research environment and working with Respiratory patients are desirable.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification we would be interested in receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.
 

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

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Completed degree in related field.
Desirable criteria
  • Completed/working towards teaching/mentorship qualification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience
  • Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
  • Experience in delivering evidence based practice
  • Explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
  • Experience of acting as a patient advocate
  • Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
  • IV Drug administration certification
  • Experience working as a preceptor/mentor
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical research experience
  • Respiratory experience

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 evidence of professional development
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
  • Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties

Others

Essential criteria
  • Describes motivation for working in clinical research.
  • 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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anne Carroll
Job title
Lead Research Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207 794 0500
Additional information

or  Gloria Ferenando Senior Research Nurse

[email protected]

Informal visits or enquiries welcome. 

 

 

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