University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Research Nurse
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Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner
The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising of in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in hematological malignancies.
Responsibilities
- Education of patients and colleagues
- Coordination of care of patients on trials
- Collection and preparation of biological samples
- Collection of trial data
- Monitoring of the expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities
- Developing specialized skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, the therapies and the relevant disease sites
- Providing advice and information to patients and acting as the patient’s advocate
Requirements
- To coordinate and conduct inhouse, commercial and non-commercial national and international Phase I, II and III clinical trials
- Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines
- Applying critical appraisal skill in evaluating research protocols
- Demonstrates autonomy as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and their family during various stages of the healthcare continuum
- Coordinates and monitors the care of patients on clinical trials
- Educates the multidisciplinary team about portfolio of clinical trial
- To act as a primary point of contact for patient in specific trials
- Educates patient and family about clinical trial, including the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effect and follow up plan
- Develops programs of care for patients taking part in clinical trials
- Mentorship to data managers and clinical trial practitioners
- Provides cross cover for other research nurse, trial practitioner, data manager and assistant working in the clinical trial unit as directed by the Clinical Trial Manager
- To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure
- Research nurse to practice at all times and remain up to date professionally in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct
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About Us
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.
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Our 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 Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Our Specialties
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.
Sustainability
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.
Contact
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Sandhia Sembhoo-Hossain
- Job title: Senior Research Nurse
- Email address: sandhia.sembhoo-hossain@nhs.net
For general inquiries, please contact Leigh Wood at leigh.wood@nhs.net.
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