Senior Research Nurse

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The rapidly expanding portfolio of research activity at the Western Eye Hospital has created an opportunity for a senior research nurse to join the unit. The primary objective of the post-holder is to provide clinical research nursing support for the studies on the portfolio; as well as engaging in the overall facilitation and management of all research on the unit. There is opportunity to engage with commercial and non-commercial stakeholders to set up and deliver exciting studies at the forefront of ophthalmology disease management. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, with the capacity to lead and manage junior staff to deliver the research portfolio; actively manage resources within the unit; and undertake service improvement and audit in keeping with the role. While this post will suit an individual with experience in ophthalmology nursing, the greater requirement is for a strong base in research skills; with a keen interest in learning and development of new skills.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Research Nurse has a key role in the delivery of the operational aspects of research trials. They will provide expertise to ensure the timely delivery of the growing portfolio of studies undertaken within the ICORG unit while ensuring the needs of patient care are at the centre of delivery.

The post holder supports the aims of the Trust to improve the speed, quality, and integration of research into clinical care, through the successful delivery of clinical research in the NHS. Preferable, the post holder will be a recognised expert in one or more ophthalmic specialities and in the field of clinical research, providing advice, care and support to patients entering clinical trials. He/she will take responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the ophthalmology clinical research portfolio that reflects the patient population, the work and interests of the local clinical teams.

You will provide expert support to colleagues and staff through the research study process, from grant application, to feasibility, to clinical pathways, to study delivery. You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and act as a professional role model, providing clinical care and teaching to staff researchers, research participants and patients.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical experience within Ophthalmology Relevant experience within clinical research Experience of working within NHS environment and with service users

Desirable

Experience of supervision of junior staff

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

Evidence of Leadership skills Proven teaching and assessing skills Methodical approach to attention to detail Excellent cross disciplinary communication skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships and interpersonal skills

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