Band 6 Research Nurse

Job overview

The primary role of the research nurse, within the Research Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is to support a portfolio of mental health and dementia clinical trials. You will be responsible for assessing and monitoring research participants, liaising with study partners, recruiting trial participants, collecting and processing biological samples and participant data as per the trial protocol.

It is essential that the post holder has experience in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous).

We are committed to developing staff in line with Trust visions and values. There are opportunities for personal and professional growth, including courses to develop clinical and leadership skills.

The post holder will also work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary research team in the management of clinical trial participants on studies to which you are assigned.

The post holder will actively promote research amongst clinicians, service users and the wider NHS.

The post holder will be predominantly based at Two Bridges in Chertsey, but will be expected to conduct study visits in the community and attend events and meetings across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• Safe administration of clinical trial medication via various routes

• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Assess and monitor research participants

Research

• Identify and screen potential research participants.
• Ensure research participants are fully informed prior to entry into clinical trials.
• Ensure that study visits and study activities are conducted accord to the study protocol.

• Ensure that study data is accurately collected, recorded in clinical report forms and appropriately stored in databases.

• Record and report adverse events which occur whilst participants are under trials to the study. Inform the study coordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities of adverse events as per the study protocol.

• Adhere to the principles of ICH-GCP.
• Support the set up and management of a portfolio of trials.

Communication

• Maintain effective communication with clinical trial participants and study partners.
• Promote research in the Trust         Establish and maintain good channels of communication with other departments and the research team. Education ·        Develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical and research skills and professional awareness.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential Criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
• 2 years post qualification nursing experience
• Competent and signed off in medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous)
• Competent and trained in phlebotomy and cannulation
• Holds a valid full UK driving license

Desirable Criteria

• Post qualification NHS experience
• Experience working in a clinical trial as a Research Nurse
• Experience working with mental health and dementia patients
• ICH-GCP training certificate or prepared to work towards this.
• Access to own vehicle