Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6273
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH Clinical Research Facility / UCLH Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 CRF Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
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Job overview
The research nursing team in the CRFs provide exceptional specialist nursing care to a wide variety of patients taking part in early phase clinical trials of experimental cancer and medicine treatments. This includes First-in-Human medicines and experimental early phase treatments in oncology, hematology, medicine, neurology and COVID-19 vaccine studies.
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in hematology or oncology and clinical research, and an interest in working across a range studies, including cancer, medicine and different specialities including COVID-19 vaccine studies within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Main duties of the job
The research nursing team in the CRFs provide exceptional specialist nursing care to a wide variety of patients taking part in early phase clinical trials of experimental cancer and medicine treatments. This includes First-in-Human medicines and experimental early phase treatments in oncology, hematology, medicine, neurology and COVID-19 vaccine studies.
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in hematology or oncology and clinical research, and an interest in working across a range studies, including cancer, medicine and different specialities including COVID-19 vaccine studies within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
The post holder will be supported by senior nurses within the units, and the role is ideal for a highly motivated nurse who is keen to further develop their experience in early phase clinical research nursing. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Research Nursing Team, Principal Investigators and research support staff, to ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), and trial specific protocols.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience. An experience in cancer care is essential and for clinical research is desirable and full training will be given
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12
- Relevant post registration
Desirable criteria
- Teaching or mentor course
- Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related fields
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration nursing experience
- Experience of acting as a patient advocate
- Knowledge of Trust research governance issues
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
Desirable criteria
- Clinical research experience
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
- Experience with the specialty (cancer and/or clinical trials)
- Experience in chemotherapy administration (SACT)
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rica A. Santos-Solocasa
- Job title
- Senior Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 447 2930
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