ED - Clinical Research Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Clinical Research Nurse to join ourembeddedresearch team in the Emergency Department at St George's. You will support the delivery of high-quality research studies, working closely with clinical teams,patientsand relatives.
We offer a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and research training.
Main duties of the job
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiasticBand 6Clinical Research Nurse to supportthedelivery ofresearch studiesin our busy Emergency Department.This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is keen to develop their research skills in a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in the identification, recruitment, and follow-up of patients.
Experience of working inaclinical researchrole on emergency studiesisessential.
This is a permanent fulltime post (37.5 hours per week) including some unsocial hoursand/or weekendworkto support research activity in the Emergency Department.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- BSc or equivalent
- GCP training
Desirable
- MSc
- Post-qualification course (ie Advanced Assessment, Care of ED patient)
Experience
Essential
- >1 year ED experience
- > 1 year research experience
Desirable
- Experience of research study set-up
- Experience with database use
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St James Wing
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom