Clinical Research Nurse

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Do you have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills? The Cambridge Clinical Research Centre are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a strong interest or background in research to join the team.

Do you want to support clinical studies that could shape the future of medical treatment? Would you like to develop your leadership skills whilst coordinating clinical research across a variety of specialties including: Neurosciences, Oncology, Haematology, Metabolic, Paediatric and Maternal Health?

If so we would like to hear from you.

Please contact Nisha Kandasamy via N to arrange an informal chat to find out more about the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the CCRC.

Working with Clinical Research Junior Sister in the co-ordination of research studies within the CCRC on a day to day basis and provide specialist research skills and clinical care for participants.

Developing and implementing specialist nursing care and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.

Assisting the Senior Nurse in the overall management of the unit. Acting as Study Link Co-coordinator/Associate Link Co-ordinator, ensuring the safe and efficient running of research studies within the facility and maintaining a safe and high standard of participant care.

This post involves shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24 hour cover if required (including bank holidays).

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close on 2-May-2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 10-May-2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

For Candidates applying from outside the UK

If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - (

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Evidence of continuous professional development Studying at degree level Teaching qualification Systematic Anti-Cancer Therapy/SACT qualified

Experience

Essential

Band 5 or equivalent clinical experience Critical/acute care background

Desirable

Experience in delivering monoclonal infusions to oncology and non-oncology patients Experience of shift coordination

Knowledge

Essential

NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area Health and Safety awareness Quality issues and Clinical Governance Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department policies Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour

Desirable

Awareness of risk management procedure An understanding of the professional nursing agenda Knowledge of the importance of Good Clinical Practice/ GCP guidelines in research

Skills

Essential

Proven verbal and written communication Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives Cannulation/venepuncture Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder Maintenance of confidentiality Identify problems and recommend solutions Time management Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops

Desirable

Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills Leadership Skills Experience of administration of monoclonal/cytotoxic chemotherapy Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff Practical skills teaching Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio Effective management of equipment and resources

Additional Requirements

Essential

Willingness to undertake training related to the job Computer literate Able to work a range of shifts: nights & weekends To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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