Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
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 Jason Domingo on [email protected] to arrange an informal chat to find out more about the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the CCRC.
Responsible for identifying eligible clinical research participants, provision of information and support to patients/participants, study recruitment and consent, coordination of study treatment/ interventions, assessing.
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.
Will support the Junior Research Nurse 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.
To assist the Senior Nurse in the overall management of the unit. To act as Associate Study Link Co-ordinator/Study Link Co-coordinator 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 (including bank holidays).
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)
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close on 20-March-2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 2-April-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.
NMC level 1 registration
Registered Nurse
Evidence of continuous professional development
Research module/qualification
Studying at degree level
Band 5 or equivalent clinical experience
Critical/acute care background
Experience in delivering monoclonal infusions to non-oncology patients
Experience of shift coordination
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
Awareness of risk management procedure
An understanding of the professional nursing agenda
Knowledge of GCP
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
Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills Leadership Skills
Experience of administration of monoclonal
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
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
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Salary
£28.41k - £34.58k per annum
