Band 7 Senior Liver Research Nurse

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to manage a large portfolio of studies, ensuring trial protocols and governance are strictly adhered to and ensuring a duty of care to the patient and their families.
• Responsible for managing and leading phase I to III studies and contributing to the trial costing and budgetary management.
• Ensure trials are managed within EU clinical trial directives in accordance with ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the clinical trial protocol is adhered to at all times.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and liaising with disease specific Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Participate in the informed consent process acting as a resource and support to patients and their families
• Responsible for coordinating the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure
• Responsible for overseeing / supporting the administration of trial drugs (commensurate with education and training), being aware of and / or ensuring the reporting of any side effects as outlined in the protocol and or Trust guidelines, in association with local nursing teams and medical staff.
• Responsible for the maintenance of adequate patient records and ensuring all relevant information is documented in the patient's medical and nursing notes.
• Responsible for accurate, timely and regular completion of Clinical Report Forms (CRFs).
• Responsible for the collection, co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from the clinical trials.
• Identify strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials and support less experienced team members to implement those strategies
• Act as a role model for excellence in Liver research.

Portfolio Management and Development

• Responsible for reviewing trial protocols and identifying resource implications for the site.
• Liaise with the medical team/sponsor organisation and be responsible for co-ordinating the on-study treatment and follow up of patient.
• Supervise the research team to ensure the robust collation of data generated from clinical trials.
• Responsible for ensuring accrual data is reported to the Sponsors as required and that relevant information is recorded and made available to allow invoices to be raised for payments where / when appropriate.
• Build strong professional relationships with other departments in order to promote a good working environment.
• Educate appropriate medical and nursing personnel and departments of portfolio of clinical trials.
• Participate in the presentation of research findings within the Trust.
• Report adverse incidents and near misses in line with Trust policy.
• Maintain a dialogue of progress with the Research Matron, Lead Trial consultant and Lead investigator.
• Attend monthly portfolio performance review meetings: identify and act on issues.
• Provide cover when necessary for annual leave, study leave, sick leave
• Contribute to yearly business planning to ensure the research team is properly structured and resourced at all times.

Staff Management and Leadership

• Management responsibility for a group of staff including nursing, lab, trial coordinators and administrative staff.
• Provide leadership and support to staff within designated areas ensuring that they are managed in line with Trust policies.
• Assist the Research Matron in the recruitment and selection, of junior staff including nursing, lab, data managers, admin staff and clinical trial coordinators and to be responsible for their induction, training and personal development.
• Conduct staff appraisals, set objectives and review performance of staff using agreed KSF outlines identifying individual training and development needs and promote continuing personal and professional development.
• Manage sickness, disciplinary and performance issues in line with Trust policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Trust policies and standing financial instructions.
• Assess resource availability and take timely action to minimise the impact of any staff shortage on service delivery.
• Ensure that all staff are informed of the Trial Unit and where appropriate Division's objectives and performance targets and are aware of the importance of their contribution to delivery them.

Personal and Professional Development

• The post holder will take a lead in service development for the research team, directorate and the Trust.
• Develop and implement the key worker concept within the Research Team.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and increase the level of patient recruitment into liver clinical trials within KCH.
• Maintain the high profile of KCH in line with the liver research strategy
• Innovate and contribute to the development of Network wide clinical and research policies and procedures.
• Work with the Research Matron in ensuring that the Trust is meeting the accrual targets for both CRN and commercial trials and to take action to address any shortfalls.
• Responsible for implementing and where appropriate developing strategies and systems for quality assurance

• Attend the training programmes and other relevant education and training days as agreed within the post holders personal development plan.
• Attend investigator meetings and conferences when required.
• Take personal responsibility for own professional growth and keep up to date with professional development and research.
• Prepare posters/research papers for meetings, conferences and publications.
• Represent the research team at local and national forums.
• Mentor and support other members of the team.
• Participate in clinical supervision asboth supervisor and supervisee in accordance with the NMC guidelines.
• Undertake performance review at regular intervals and an annual appraisal to identify personal objectives and development needs.
• Manage and ensure adherence to trust policies throughout the team.
• If the post holder has a nursing qualification they will need to ensure continued effective registration with the NMC and be aware of NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Be accountable for their own practice. To work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties asallocated.

GENERAL

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
• These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse Level 1
• ICH/GCP Training

Desirable criteria

• Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element
• SACT training (chemotherapy course)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Line Management experience
• Previous experience of conducting clinical trials in phases 1-3
• Substantial experience within the research / liver setting

Desirable criteria

• Oncology research experience
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria

• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of working as an independent practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection
• Evidence of good team working
• Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice and of being proactive in the management of change
• Has the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Proficient in MS office applications
• Ability to work flexible hours as required
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of audit and quality management systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Job description & person specification (PDF, 466.5KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 344.6KB)
• Pay bands and pay points from 1 April 2025 (PDF, 44.6KB)