CRF Research Nurse

A fantastic opportunity has just become available at Band 6 level for an experienced nurse to become part of the Research Nursing Team at the National Institute for Health Research UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF). The research nursing team in the CRF 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, Haematology, Neurology, Medicine and Vaccine studies.

The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility is a well-established Clinical Research Facility covering two sites: the Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility in Tottenham Court Road.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will be required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines, taking responsibility for the coordination and support of clinical trials within the CRF.
• Responsibilities include coordinating the care of patients on trials, collecting and preparing biological samples, administering experimental agents, monitoring expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities, and providing patient/carer education.
• The post holder will be expected to develop specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, therapies, and relevant disease types.
• The post holder must have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patient’s advocate.
• The post holder will also be responsible for liaising with drug companies and other study sponsors as required, ensuring the accurate collection and submission of data in line with study protocols and research regulations, deputizing for the Senior Research Nurses in their absence, and supporting and developing new members of the CRF team.
• The CRF core working hours are between 09:00 and 17:00; however, some evening, night, and weekend work may be required at times.

Person specification:

• Knowledge and Qualifications: Registered Nurse Part 1,2, Teaching or mentor course, Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related fields.
• 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, Clinical research experience.
• Skills and Abilities: Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Demonstrate a comprehensive set of communication skills such as interpersonal communication, active listening, written and verbal communication, presentation skills, cultural competence, conflict resolution, feedback delivery, advocacy skills and basic IT skills.

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England. At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. 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.