Paediatric Research Nurse Band 5

Job overview

As a Paediatric research nurse you will be required to support the safe conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of trial participants are protected. The role will, support the feasibility, costing and set up of research studies and assist in the recruitment of participants into observational and interventional research studies. The post holder will Lead on observational and interventional studies as deemed appropriate and allocated by their line manager. The post holder will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance with study/trial protocol Assist with the training of professional staff ensuring compliance to protocol and practice guidelines. The post holder will use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate. The post aims to co-ordinate services with acute, primary and community care, the main purpose being recruitment and follow-up of research participants in various hospitals/settings.

Main duties of the job

Give information in a format the patient understands.

Ensure that all patients are recruited in line with the protocol

Be responsible for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety for a patient through their study journey referring patients for specialist care as needed

Train to undertake clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, history taking and any study specific examinations as required for the effective and smooth running of a research study.

Administer drugs as required and in accordance with the trust medicines management policy and study protocol.

Centrifuge, process, track and ship blood samples in line with study protocol

Complete case report forms in an accurate and timely manner.

Work with data managers to ensure data queries resolved promptly and systems put in place to prevent future data queries.

Organise and prepare documentation for audit and monitoring visits as required

Co-ordinate and attend study visits.

Collect and record highly accurate data whilst adhering to the data protection act.

Escalate and record adverse events and suspected unexpected serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is on the study in line with the study protocol and local policies and regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively via all mediums, build rapport with all stakeholders.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.