2 x Research Nurse Band 7 (1 at Full time, 1 at 50% FTE)

Location: St Mary’s Campus

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to join the NIHR funded Spinal Injury Study (SIS) within the NET Research team based primary based at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddingto.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to the following Spinal Injury Study:

This large NIHR funded trial is led by Professor Mark Wilson, the Co-Chief Investigator. The aim of the Spinal Injury Study is to establish if movement minimisation is not inferior (i.e. no worse) compared to triple immobilisation in patients with potential cervical spine injury following blunt trauma. This is an important study that could globally alter the management of potential cervical spine injury in the pre-hospital phase on a global perspective. This trial will run for 3 years to recruit 8,316 participants across 8 Ambulance Service networks.

What you would be doing:

The post holder will be working within a multi-disciplinary team of research nurses, clinicians, scientists and Research & Development staff. The post holder will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator and will manage processes associated with recruitment, retention and follow up of patients in the SIS study.

What we are looking for:

Applicants should possess effective organisational and communication skills and have the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. In addition, you will be required to travel to hospital and clinics around London.

Essential requirements

• NMC Registered - Applicants must be a qualified nurse with valid registration and have experience of contributing to practice development and research in a clinical area.
• Knowledge of good clinical practice and proven clinical or management experience is desirable
• The College is supportive of flexible working. The Department is happy to discuss the possibility of implementing such arrangements for this post, with suitably qualified people subject to operational arrangements.

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 0870 90 90 811. You may also wish to view the College’s policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

There are 2  posts available. One is full time and the other is 50% FTE, fixed term until October 2025 with possibility of extension depending on funding based at St. Mary’s Campus.

For informal inquiries or questions about the role, please contact:

Professor Mark Wilson at m.wilson@imperial.ac.uk

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