The Rheumatology Research Team at University College London Hospital (UCLH) is expanding and are seeking two Band 5 Nurses to join the team. This role offers an opportunity to enter the exciting filed of clinical research without prior research experience. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to the advancement of clinical knowledge in rheumatology, we would love to hear from you.

The Rheumatology Research Department works on a portfolio of UCLH sponsored and hosted studies. We recruit to studies for adult and adolescent patients with inflammatory conditions. You will be supported to develop your clinical research nursing skills to recruit participants to rheumatology research projects following Good Clinical Practice and data protection guidelines, as well as national and local standard operating procedures.
Current studies include interventional trials of medicinal products (Phase I to IV) and observational projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and academics in a close-knit team of research nurses and coordinators. They will be expected to develop their clinical skills and knowledge to support participants with study participation.

This is a varied role suitable for a highly proficient person with great communication skills who enjoys working across multiple projects in a collaborative manner. Candidates should be proficient computer users and have an interest in clinical research and rheumatology.

• The successful candidate will work according to Good Clinical Practice, relevant professional standards and guidelines to recruit to and manage a portfolio of clinical research studies.
• Act as a patient advocate, promote wellbeing needs and support patients through their clinical research journey.
• Assist with patient recruitment, screening and conducting study visits for research participants, including patient assessment, data collection sample collection (including phlebotomy) and sample processing, monitoring of adverse reactions and compliance.
• Assist with day to day coordination of clinical trials and studies, including management of study documents, data collection and study consumables.
• Ensure study protocols and procedures are adhered to in accordance with local practice and GCP guidelines.
• Be proactive in establishing personal development needs and attend training courses.
• Contribute to organisation of department and creation of standard operating procedures.
• Be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing with colleagues and patients.
• Effectively manage own workload, use effective decision-making skills and evaluate the process and results.
• Liaise with external key stakeholders where appropriate.
• Assist with study set and management of designated studies.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and audit, contribute to conference posters and publications as required.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicin e

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

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