Clinical Research Nurse

Main area Rheumatology Grade 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (This post will be for 12 months from the candidates start date, with potential to extend subject to the needs of the research portfolio.) Hours 37.5 hours per week (The Clinical Rheumatology Service from which patients are recruited into research is a 5-day service, with flexibility required in terms of covering clinics and scheduling trial visits. As such this post is full-time on-site, in Denmark Hill.) Job ref 213-CORP-

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill Campus Town Camberwell Salary £37,259 - £45,356 per annum, including high cost allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/:59

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

A renewed interest in the field of rheumatology has resulted in a host of exciting opportunities to practice and develop research nursing skills in an experienced team, including clinical trials at all phases of development, and valuable observational studies with a direct impact on standard of care. Subject to patient recruitment, the team are currently collaborating with Haematology on exciting Phase I CAR-T and T-cell engager therapy trials.

The Band 5 nursewill be part of the rheumatology research team, alongside King's College London colleagues working in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group - a EULAR Centre of Excellence for Rheumatology Research.

The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery - supporting set-up; patient identification and recruitment; data collection including sampling and processing , as well as data management. We would welcome applications from research experienced nurses looking to work on a diverse portfolio, but would also consider applications for clinical nurses in a relevant area looking to move into research.

The post-holder will be on-site,providing nursing cover for a 5-day a week busy specialist rheumatology clinical service covering a range of conditions

Note: in anticipation of a high level of interest, this job advert will close once sufficient applications have been received

Main duties of the job

Clinical: undertaking trial specific investigations according to the protocol, including nurse-led assessments, sample collection and processing

Organisational: documenting trial activity performed; entry of data; maintenance of study related documentation

Education and Training: undertake additional training relevant to the role

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description

Clinical: undertaking trial specific investigations according to the protocol; perform procedures in line with training received including but not limited to venepuncture, temperature, pulse and blood pressure checks, ECGs; Processing of blood samples; Administration and/or preparation of trial medication for CTIMPs.

Organisational: completion of trial case report forms and updating of medical records to document activity performed; maintenance of Investigator Site Files and related governance documentation; Preparation for audit and monitoring

Education and Training: undertake additional training relevant to the role e.g. Human Tissue Act; IATA to prepare samples for transport; take responsibility for individual training needs; attendance at off-site Investigator Meetings and/or conferences (optional) to support professional development.

Person specification Education and Qualifications

• Good Clinical Practice training

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience within the NHS
• significant post-qualification work experience
• Experience in research or audit
• Prevous clinical trial experience
• Previous experience working in rheumatology or related specialities e.g. dermatology/gastroenterology

Skills and competencies

• Excellent IT skills in the following areas: email; ms word; excel; databases
• Knowledge of electronic data capture systems e.g. Medidata/MACRO

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• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Name Alice Russell Job title Clinical Studies Manager - Rheumatology Research Email address Telephone number