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Research Nurse - Clinical

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need a nursing degree (or commitment to obtain one), full NMC registration, NHS nursing experience, and strong IT, communication, and organizational skills. Enjoy research and mentoring too.
  • You will manage clinical trial patients, assist with patient screening, maintain accurate records, educate patients on treatments, ensure trial protocols are followed, and promote research initiatives.

Requirements

  • Degree or be prepared to work towards this qualification
  • Full NMC level one registered nurse (Nurse only)
  • Experience of working in the NHS (For nurse applicants it must be as a nurse)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Mentorship preparation
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Collaborative/cooperative
  • Copes well with responsibility, pressure and emotional circumstances
  • Enthusiastic, motivated and self-starter
  • Good communication skills
  • Commitment to self-development
  • Able to draw on experience to date.
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Advanced listening skills
  • Knowledge and implementation of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for clinical trials.
  • IT literate in Word, Excel, emails
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management with ability to work to tight schedules
  • Accurate with attention to detail
  • Interest in Research principles, data collection and paperwork.
  • Venepuncture and cannulation teaching experience

Responsibilities

  • Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
  • Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice
  • Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
  • Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
  • Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
  • Engage in activities that raise the research profile of the organisation.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Research Nurse - Clinical at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The main responsibilities include assisting in the management of clinical trial patients, recruiting and educating trial patients, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting patients in understanding treatment options, ensuring trial-specific investigations are conducted, and providing ongoing information and support to patients and their families.

Is previous research experience necessary for this role?

Previous research experience is desirable but not essential; full training and supervision will be provided.

Where is this position based?

The role is primarily based at Wexham Park Hospital but may involve cross-site working at other locations within Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What qualifications are required for the position?

Candidates must have a degree or be prepared to work towards one, be a full NMC level one registered nurse, and have experience working in the NHS as a nurse.

Are there any desirable qualifications for applicants?

Yes, desirable qualifications include evidence of continuous professional development, mentorship preparation, and excellent IT skills.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include collaborative cooperation, ability to work under pressure, motivation, good communication skills, commitment to self-development, flexibility, and strong organizational abilities.

Is training provided for this role?

Yes, full training and supervision are provided for the position.

Will I need to travel as part of this job?

Yes, the role involves some cross-site working to support delivery teams at other sites of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What are the key values of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The key values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future.

Will I need to perform venepuncture or cannulation in this role?

While it is considered a desirable skill, experienced candidates may have opportunities to teach or perform venepuncture and cannulation depending on the specific needs of the clinical trials.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.