Clinical Research Nurse -Lead Research Nurse (Critical Care)

The post will include setting up and supporting the delivery of non-commercial studies and supporting commercial as required. Reviewing local capacity and liaising with managers, internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team to deliver our portfolio of studies. You will be required to liaise with trial site coordinators for site initiation visits, site visits and site closures as appropriate. You will be required to attend research meetings on a regular basis., Adhering to GCP at all times. Responsible to support existing team and support current portfolio and develop it further and work to recruit to time to target. Working closely with Research Manager, R&D Lead, Chief Investigators, Principle Investigators, Local R&D, REC, external stakeholders.
CLINICAL:
+ Work autonomously to manage and coordinate existing and new portfolio of clinical research whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintaining effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Assist in selecting, screening and organising the patients and/or volunteers suitable for entry into clinical trials/studies when applicable.
+ Ensure team are fully informed trained in all of the trials and play a key role to support informed consent to participate, randomising and allocating treatments as required.
+ Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of the trial or study, assisting and supporting local nursing teams.
+ Coordinate the collection of all biological samples required as part of the clinical trial/study and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, in conjunction with Sponsors.
+ Ensure the safe administration of trial drugs, have in-depth knowledge of the legal requirements of a clinical trial sponsor regarding pharmacovigilance and of the Trust pharmacovigilance policy. Report any adverse events and reactions in accordance with this policy and the trial protocol.
+ At all times to ensure clear, accurate records are maintained by the team.
+ Implement and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ensure that all trials are conducted according to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 where appropriate.
+ Perform tasks requiring highly developed clinical skills including phlebotomy, cannulation and be able to care for patients in the critical care environment.
+ To oversee the routine maintenance and servicing of clinical equipment
MANAGEMENT:
+ To act as clinical supervisor to junior research staff and act as a role model for excellence in clinical research.
+ To represent Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust as an expert research nurse in external situations, for example national and international conferences, committees etc.
+ To report any adverse incident/near misses in relation to that activity
+ To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the clinical team.
+ To responsibly manage the control of equipment, resources and stock through the adherence of research policies and clinical trials budgets.
EDUCATION:
+ Ensure mandatory clinical trials training is undertaken and updated as required.
+ To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
PROFESSIONAL:
+ You will be accountable for your own professional actions, and be a lead specialist for defined area acting within clearly defined policies/procedures and codes of conduct including the NMC code and Trust policy.
+ To act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that all mandatory training for nursing staff within the Trust is attended.
To work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct.
+ To undertake Performance Development Review annually to identify organisational and professional objectives and developmental needs.
To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, NHS, academic and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
+ To attend courses as deemed relevant, including mandatory training, and to attend meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS., We have an opportunity for an experienced Critical Care nurse to join our Critical Care Research Team based at St Thomas Hospital and Guys Hospital for one year.
Our research programme is at the heart of everything we do at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and plays a vital role in helping us to consolidate and grow on our position as one of the UK's leading Research Trusts.