Neonatal Neurology Research Nurse
Job summary
We lead one of the largest clinical research programs in neonatal encephalopathy in the world, involving over 40 hospitals in six countries. We are looking of an ambitious neonatal nurse with excellent attention to details, who want to explore a potential career in neonatal brain research. You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team and act as an expert resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Neonatal Neurology Research Nurse you will take a leading role in the management of care pathways for patients and carers participating in research. You will support colleagues through the research study process, including clinical aspects associated with the research study. You will be involved in recruitment and as an expert resource, you will provide in-depth knowledge on aspects pertinent to acquiring and maintaining informed consent. You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team and act as an expert resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients. You will lead on the development and updating of local policies and procedures and contribute to the development of national policies. You will lead on the training and supervision of staff and researchers at various national and international recruiting sites.
You will be expected to actively contribute to the neonatal brain research, participate in the data analysis and presentation of research data in major national and international conferences.
About us
Imperial College London is the UKs only university focussed entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business and we are consistently rated in the top 10 universities in the world.
You will find our main London campus in South Kensington, with our hospital campuses located nearby in West and North London. We also have Silwood Park in Berkshire and state-of-the-art facilities in development at our major new campus in White City.
We work in a multidisciplinary and diverse community for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle the big global challenges our complex world faces.
Its our mission to achieve enduring excellence in all that we do for the benefit of society and we are looking for the most talented people to help us get there.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Perinatal Neuroscience within the Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London.
We lead one of the largest clinical research programs in neonatal encephalopathy in the world, involving over 40 hospitals in six countries. We are looking of an ambitious neonatal nurse with excellent attention to details, who want to explore a potential career in neonatal brain research. You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team and act as an expert resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients. You will lead on the training and supervision of staff and researchers at various national and international recruiting sites. You will be expected to actively contribute to the neonatal brain research, participate in the data analysis and presentation of research data in major national and international conferences.
Around three million babies die or sustain life changing disabilities from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (birth related brain injury) every year. Over 95% of the disease burden occur in low and middle-income countries. We lead one of the largest clinical research programs in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in the world and have an established track record of conducting impactful research.
Duties and responsibilities
As a Neonatal Neurology Research Nurse you will take a leading role in the management of care pathways for patients and carers participating in research. You will support colleagues through the research study process, including clinical aspects associated with the research study. You will be involved in recruitment and as an expert resource, you will provide in-depth knowledge on aspects pertinent to acquiring and maintaining informed consent. You will work collaboratively with the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team and act as an expert resource for staff, researchers, research participants and patients. You will lead on the development and updating of local policies and procedures and contribute to the development of national policies. You will lead on the training and supervision of staff and researchers at various national and international recruiting sites.
You will be expected to actively contribute to the neonatal brain research, participate in the data analysis and presentation of research data in major national and international conferences.
Essential requirements
The post holder will be also responsible for the governance aspects of the ongoing including obtaining regulatory approvals, submitting amendments, developing standard operating procedures, assisting in preparation of grants, protocol development, scientific presentations and publication of papers. There will be opportunities for skills development and mentoring and support for pursuing an academic career.
It is essential that for this role you are a registered Neonatal/ Paediatric Nurse (RSCN/ RNC)
Further information
This role is full time, fixed term for 1 year based at Hammersmith Campus.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Sudhin Thayyil (s.thayyil@imperial.ac.uk)
For any technical assistance please contactsupport.jobs@imperial.ac.uk
As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.
Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.
The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/
The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College's care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-integrity/animal-research/
Person Specification
Qualifications
- - Registered Neonatal/ Paediatric Nurse (RSCN/ RNC)
- - Experience of working in tertiary neonatal units
Experience
- - Knowledge of NHS and NIHR research processes
- - Knowledge of ICH GCP
- - Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Information Governance
- - Knowledge of Industry/Clinical trial processes
- - Knowledge of national and international regulatory approval processes
- - Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills
- - Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College London
Address
Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London
London
W12 0NN
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/
- Company
- Imperial College London
- Location
- London, United Kingdom W12 0NN
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Imperial College London
- Location
- London, United Kingdom W12 0NN
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year
- Posted