Senior Research Nurse

Job title:

Senior Research Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Research Nurse to work on the Haem-Match study at UCLH.Haem-Match is a programme of work that aims to provide blood for transfusion that is more precisely matched to patients’ blood groups. This is known as extended (red cell antigen) matching, using genetics to determine blood groups, and using an algorithm to allocate units of blood. The Haem-Match 1 study, which is the main purpose of this role, is a safety and performance study looking how an algorithm allocates blood for transfusion for adults with sickle cell disorder as part of their regular exchange transfusion programmes. The hypothesis is that using an algorithm would improve the chance of better matched blood reducing the chance of alloimmunisation (antibody formation) which is harmful side effect of blood transfusion that is seen relatively commonly in sickle cell disorder.As this is a feasibility study the initial funding is for 12 months with hopes of extension.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be in charge of recruitment, sample collection and data collection for this study. This feasibility study is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS Blood and Transplant and University College London Biomedical Research Centre.The post holder will be aligned with and line managed through the STAR Team – Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Alliance for Research.The post holder be recruiting adult patients, however, will be managed within the Children and Young Peoples Division due to the close working relationship of the STAR team and infrastructure and resources available but also have close links and may sit within the UCL BRC where the Programme Manager for this study will be placed. The post holder will have key links and networking within the red cell team at UCLH and work closely with the Chief Investigator Dr Sara Trompeter.About usUniversity 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 NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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.Date posted14 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6062Job locationsUCLH250 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2PGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential

• oRegistered Nurse
• o1st Level registration with NMC
• oDegree level education

Desirable

• oMSc or equivalent or working towards
• oGood Clinical Practice (GCP)
• oLeadership and Management Experience

ExperienceEssential

• oAt least 5 years post qualification experience
• oExperience of coordinating and management of patient care
• oEvidence of contributing to practice development
• oAbility to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
• oExperience at band 6 level research nurse
• oPrevious experience in clinical research

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• oAble to problem solve and initiate change
• oVenepuncture and cannulation
• oComputer skills such as typing, outlook, excel and Microsoft 365

Desirable

• oAbility to administer intravenous medication

ValuesEssential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

CommunicationEssential

• oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• oCommunicates effectively verbally in writing and electronic formats
• oCommunicates with the patients, carers appropriately

Personal and People DevelopmentEssential

• oDemonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
• oDemonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
• oReflective in practice
• oExperience in leading others and responding to learning needs
• oAble to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• oEvidence of working as a preceptor/ mentor/ management

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific RequirementsEssential

• oFlexibility with working hours

Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential

• oRegistered Nurse
• o1st Level registration with NMC
• oDegree level education

Desirable

• oMSc or equivalent or working towards
• oGood Clinical Practice (GCP)
• oLeadership and Management Experience

ExperienceEssential

• oAt least 5 years post qualification experience
• oExperience of coordinating and management of patient care
• oEvidence of contributing to practice development
• oAbility to work with electronic health record system (EHRS)
• oExperience at band 6 level research nurse
• oPrevious experience in clinical research

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• oAble to problem solve and initiate change
• oVenepuncture and cannulation
• oComputer skills such as typing, outlook, excel and Microsoft 365

Desirable

• oAbility to administer intravenous medication

ValuesEssential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

CommunicationEssential

• oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• oCommunicates effectively verbally in writing and electronic formats
• oCommunicates with the patients, carers appropriately

Personal and People DevelopmentEssential

• oDemonstrates an expert understanding of good practice in patient care
• oDemonstrates development in line with KAF, maintains updated portfolio
• oReflective in practice
• oExperience in leading others and responding to learning needs
• oAble to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• oEvidence of working as a preceptor/ mentor/ management

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific RequirementsEssential

• oFlexibility with working hours

Expected salary

£54320 – 60981 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:21:09 GMT

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