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Job summary

Main area
Cross-Speciality
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
343-7284236-RB-SK
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Helier Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2025 23:59

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Research Nurse

Band 6

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

 

Job overview

Research Nurse - Band 6


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Nurse to join the Research Team at Epsom & St Helier University
Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in research.
The post holder will support a wide range of specialities across the Trust.
The post holder will be based at St Helier Hospital (Clinical Trials Unit), but may also be required to support research activity elsewhere
in the Trust.
A visit to the department would be recommended when applying for this post.
You will join research nurses who are currently supporting NIHR portfolio of studies within several specialties, including renal,
cardiology dermatology, and stroke.
If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact:
Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse) [email protected]
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Research Nurse to join our exciting Research team. This is a great opportunity for
the successful applicant to gain research experience in one of the recognised and respected hospitals in South London.
You will join research nurses who are currently supporting NIHR portfolio of studies within several specialties, including renal, cardiology
dermatology, and stroke.
If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact:
Neringa Vilimiene (Senior Research Nurse) [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of an agreed clinical research portfolio at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the research teams and wider multidisciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of clinical trials patients and be accountable for the achievement of local and national targets in relation to the service.
Responsibilities include: facilitating study set-up; identifying suitable patients through the process of MDT’s/screening notes; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry.

The post holder will also be expected to have sufficient skills to enable patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients advocate.

The post holder must also be willing to move to different clinical 
specialties within the remit of their qualifications and where the need to do so is identified.

 

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RN with Current NMC Pin
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing
  • Relevant post registration programme
  • ENB 998 professionally recognised equivalent teaching course
Desirable criteria
  • GCP certificate or willingness to be trained

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of GCP, clinical research methodology and treatment protocols
Desirable criteria
  • Participation in clinical or nursing research

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Well-developed clinical skills
  • Competent use of relevant software specifically spreadsheets
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in ECG, spirometry and phlebotomy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in delivering evidence based practice
  • Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
  • Experience of acting as a patient advocate
  • Previous experience in audit and evaluation
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Clinical Research
  • Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
  • Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Neringa Vilimiene
Job title
Lead Research Nurse Clinical Trials Unit
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 296 2696