Clinical Research Nurse-Fixed term

Job summary

***If you applied for this position on the last 3 months, need no apply***

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an interventional clinical trials covering mainly the Cardiac-Renal-Metabolic research portfolio at St George's.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.

This exciting opportunity will suit a nurse with experience in the disease areas with special interest in research.

Main duties of the job

You can view the full list of duties for this role in the job description provided in the file attached.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

You can view the details of the job description and main responsibilities for this role in the job description provided in the file attached.

Person specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

• Educated to diploma/degree level in Nursing
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate or willingness to be trained
• Relevant Post-Registration Training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear simplified manner

Desirable

• Previous experience in Clinical Trial Delivery
• Experience in at least one of these areas: Cardiac, Renal, Endocrine

Skills

Essential

• Well developed clinical skills
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
• Working well as part of the team from different areas
• Demonstrate Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Experience in ECG's, spirometry and phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in ECG's, spirometry and phlebotomy

Desirable

• Participation in basic clinical or nursing research

Other

Essential

• Motivated & demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical specialty
• Adaptable & responsive to changing needs
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliable/ Team player
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)