The ideal candidate will have experience in research delivery within a healthcare setting and a background in infectious diseases. Strong communication skills, autonomy, and a commitment to professional development are essential. The role covers Monday to Friday, with shifts ranging from 8 am to 6 pm, and includes responsibilities for managing care pathways, data documentation, and contributing to the training of staff and adherence to research regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work alongside leading clinicians in a vibrant research environment.
We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to join the Infectious Diseases (I.D) Research Team within the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to support our inpatient I.D clinical research studies on a one-year fixed-term contract.
This role involves onsite working only. You will be based primarily at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, with travel to Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals, as needed, to assist with both commercial and non-commercial research studies.
The role is patient facing, working in I.D wards, ICU, A&E and other clinical areas as needed. It involves coordinating I.D research studies from initiation to completion, including study set-up, recruitment, conducting the study activities, supporting study monitoring and close out activities. During recruitment you will be required to take consent and samples from patients diagnosed with known pathogens such as Monkeypox, SARS, COVID and Infuenza as well as any newly identified pathogens that may emerge.
You will need to collaborate with the Principal Investigators (PIs), the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) as well as the Study Team in order to efficiently manage a caseload of studies. Excellent communication skills and a high degree of autonomy are required.
Prior knowledge and clinical experience of research delivery in a healthcare setting and clinical experience or knowledge about I.D would be advantageous.
The post is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic nurse who wish to develop their career in research.
Continued training and education are essential in this role and we have a strong commitment to the growth and development of our team members.
The successful candidate will become part of our friendly and vibrant team, working alongeside with world leading clinicians in the center of research and innovation.
We cover Monday- Friday, five shifts per week (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm) or four shifts per week (8am-6pm).
- As a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research.
- This will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
- You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients.
- You will act as a knowledgeable resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
- You will contribute to the development of local policies related to all aspects of the research process and contribute to the training and supervision of staff and researchers.
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