Research Nurse in Infection and Sexual Health

Job title:

Research Nurse in Infection and Sexual Health

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world-class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research, and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.The Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health has a research programme covering a wide range of studies from observational cohort studies, qualitative and mixed methods studies to intervention trials. Historically most of the work has focussed on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections including viral hepatitis. Recently we have expanded our portfolio of infectious diseases research particularly to support studies in TB and COVID-19, and most recently Mpox infection. The centre collaborates with other centres in IGH to provide the support needed to conduct clinical research. We work closely with the Centre for Population Research in Sexual Health and HIV on research concerning digital health and pathways for care in sexual health.We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our team. The post offers a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the development of cutting-edge research into digital sexual health within the SEQUENCE Digital research programme led by Prof Claudia Estcourt (PI). The programme focuses on the delivery of online clinical care for people diagnosed with chlamydia and their sex partners.About the roleThe postholder will be part of a team, currently comprising ten research nurses, and work closely with clinicians, non-clinical research associates and other members of the clinical research team. While the research nurses in the team may be allocated to any of the portfolios of 15-20 current studies, the particular focus for this post will be on digital sexual health (eSexual Health).The main purpose of the role is to work with the trial team to deliver a pilot study and the follow-on pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial. Specifically, the post holder will work within a clinical trials team and the specific study team. The post holder will:

• develop standard operating procedures and contribute to site set-up
• set -up and operationalise a clinical helpline for the eSHC.
• carry out telephone-based clinical assessments.
• support patients to navigate the eSHC.
• validate prescription recommendations generated by the eSHC.
• conduct trial follow-up calls with index patients and sex partners to collect outcome data and ask additional routine clinical follow-up questions

The post holder will also be expected to:

• Assist the principal investigator with pre-study preparation and study initiation:
• Provide training for other research and clinic staff on studies:
• Identify and recruit participants
• Comply with the study procedures and data collection regulations
• Assist with other research projects undertaken by the clinical research team
• Provide patient care within the expanded role of nurses, including as an Independent Nurse Prescriber (for those with an appropriate qualification), to support the treatment and care of patients relevant to the study population, under the supervision of the designated clinician.

The role is full-time (i.e. 36.5 hours per week) and is available immediately for 12 months in the first instance.An acceptable enhanced DBS check is required to carry out this role.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.Salary range: £42,099 – £50,585 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Deirdre Sally atIf you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the IGH HR Team at .About youThe post holder will be required to have an active professional registration as a nurse/midwife and will work as part of a team of research nurses, clinicians, and non-clinical research associates.Sexual Health knowledge and experience working in sexual health is essential. A non-medical prescribing qualification would be desirable.The ideal candidates will be organised, with meticulous attention to detail and record keeping, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals and groups. They will understand data protection and confidentiality issues with the ability to maintain accurate clinical, research and other records using the organisation’s documentation, clinical trial site files and other data collection methods.The postholder is expected to make best practice an absolute priority. Making inclusivity, diversity and intercultural) awareness core to actions and decision-making for self and team are also essential requirements for this role.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days of holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.Available documents

Expected salary

£42099 – 50585 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:42:40 GMT

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