The Infectious Diseases Research Unit (IDRU) is looking for a band 7 Senior Research Nurse to oversee the delivery of their portfolio of commercial and academic research studies, and manage the research team. As part of this, they will also coordinate their own small portfolio of studies. The job provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated individual to support the expansion of the research portfolio, and to further develop the clinical research delivery team.
The role is patient facing, supporting the more junior members of the team recruiting research participants from I.D. wards, ICU, A&E and other acute clinical specialties. You will be required to take consent and samples from patients with known pathogens such as M-Pox, SARS, COVID and infuenza as well as any newly emerging pathogens.
The Senior Nurse will collaborate with PIs and the wider multi-disciplinary team, as well as other research teams in the Trust, and external teams, e.g. the NIHR Strategic Workforce.
Prior knowledge of research delivery is essential, and experience working in infectious diseases, or high-acuity inpatient care is desirable.
The role is based at St Mary's Hospital, with regular cross-cover to Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospital sites. It is a full time role (37.5hours/week, Mon-Fri), and a 12 month fixed-term contract.
Direct line management of the Infectious Diseases Research Team, including supporting training and development of these nurses to ensure they deliver their studies effectively, and assisting with recruitment/study activities on a regular basis.
Tracking recruitment and retention data, and reporting on this to PIs, the Lead Research Nurse, and Divisional Research Manager.
Managing own caseload of research studies (this is minimal, in view of other responsibilities.
Supporting with teaching/development opportunities - for student nurses, medical students, visiting researchers, research interns and other junior members of the team.
Working with the Lead Nurse for HIV/Sexual Health and ID Research to increase the team's portfolio of studies, including actively seeking new studies to be involved in, completing EOIs and developing strong networks in infectious diseases academia to promote our reputation as a desirable research team to work with.
Working with the wider research delivery workforce to support workforce development and collaborative work between teams.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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