Job summary
This is a 6 month fixed term/secondment post.
You will largely work on the SIMPLIFIED and PHOSPHATE clinical trials. These are NIHR HTA funded studies recruiting patients on dialysis.
You will provide support for other trials, academic and commercial, conducted within the renal department.
This will provide you with good experience of clinical trial research in renal medicine.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, and in accordance to Good Clinical Practice, HTA regulations, research governance and EU Clinical Trials legislation, the key responsibilities are:
Assisting in identification of eligible study and clinical trial participantsprovision of information and support for patients/participantsrecruitment and informed consentpatient treatment, including administration of study drugs, and follow-upco-ordination of study/trial sample collection, processing and storagedata collection and entry according to specific clinical trial protocols
The majority of study patients will be recruited from the Cambridge dialysis unit. However, some patients may be recruited from Hinchingbrooke and West Suffolk dialysis units, and the post holder would be expected to provide study support for the satellite units will be offered.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) 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 ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport 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.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Closing date is midnight on 1 May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 13 May 2024
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)
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Closing date is midnight on 1 May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 13 May 2024
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)
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Adult or RM with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in clinical research
- Post registration qualification in renal medicine ore related field of nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with patients and their carers within clinical areas
- Experience in a relevant field within the NHS
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Post registration experience at Band 5 or above in an acute clinical setting
- Experience of dialysis and/or experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Experience of working with clinical and academic research teams
- Laboratory experience (including working with human biological samples)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK; and of Research Government legislation & regulations
- Demonstrable knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse; understanding the issues/process of gaining informed consent
- Basic knowledge of research methods
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate
- Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
- Working knowledge of clinical trials relevant to renal or cardiovascular medicine
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across professional disciplines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Able to support participants through the informed consent process
- Good organisational, time & project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure
- Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word)
- Proven administrative skills with attention to detail
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Competent in research/database PC packages
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours with occasional evenings (e.g. for study recruitment)
- Willingness to travel regionally and very occasionally nationally to attend investigator meetings.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent.
Desirable
- Desire to develop research career.
- Able to travel as required for the role to travel to satellite dialysis units.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Adult or RM with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in clinical research
- Post registration qualification in renal medicine ore related field of nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with patients and their carers within clinical areas
- Experience in a relevant field within the NHS
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Post registration experience at Band 5 or above in an acute clinical setting
- Experience of dialysis and/or experience of working in a clinical research environment
- Experience of working with clinical and academic research teams
- Laboratory experience (including working with human biological samples)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK; and of Research Government legislation & regulations
- Demonstrable knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse; understanding the issues/process of gaining informed consent
- Basic knowledge of research methods
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate
- Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments
- Working knowledge of clinical trials relevant to renal or cardiovascular medicine
Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across professional disciplines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Able to support participants through the informed consent process
- Good organisational, time & project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure
- Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word)
- Proven administrative skills with attention to detail
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Competent in research/database PC packages
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours with occasional evenings (e.g. for study recruitment)
- Willingness to travel regionally and very occasionally nationally to attend investigator meetings.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent.
Desirable
- Desire to develop research career.
- Able to travel as required for the role to travel to satellite dialysis units.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hill's Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)