Clinical Research Specialist Nurse

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Development team as a Specialist Research Nurse. This role requires an individual to work autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst also working as part of the Research team and the multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills to ensure a high quality service delivery. Ensure research specific investigations are undertaken as stipulated by the trial protocol.

Ongoing training opportunities will be provided as required by the portfolios of studies.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the delivery of allocated research studies. Oversee studies allocated to band 5 research nurses/officers.

Ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards to the UK policy framework for health and social care research and the EU Clinical Trials Directive by implementing quality systems.

Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, keeping up to date with any changes in legislation or practice.

Contribute to the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process

Contribute to study set up, recruitment planning and study delivery.

Be responsible for promoting the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to clinical research studies. Work with research teams and investigators to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment and to solve other problems relating to specific studies.

Communicate complex information to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team regarding the research, gaining consent to participate in research where appropriate.

Coordinate and run study visits including off site visits whilst adhering to the lone worker policy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The purpose of this post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical studies at BCUHB.

The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies.  This will include the recruitment, education, monitoring of trial patients, the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post holder will be working with senior nurses and multidisciplinary teams within the Health Board as well as the wider research teams assisting with the management of a caseload of clinical studies patients.

The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants’ involvement with the study.  Implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.

The post holder will have a specialist knowledge in research and/or clinical practice enabling the post holder to work independently e.g either previous experience as a clinical research nurse or specialist knowledge within a specific disease area meeting the service needs such as diabetes/mental health.

As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the UHB contributing to the performance metrics set for the UHB.