Research Nurse - Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Job overview

• To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, patient recruitment to research studies
• To work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of a research team
• To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.
• To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately
• To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality
• Knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues
• Partly responsible for submissions to research ethics committees
• Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
• Educational and developmental role
• Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of research in progress
• Liaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, patient recruitment to research studies
• To work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of a research team
• To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.
• To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately
• To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials within the research speciality
• Knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues
• Partly responsible for submissions to research ethics committees
• Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
• Educational and developmental role
• Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of research in progress

Liaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.

• To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
• To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust and Departmental protocols.
• To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval.
• To assist in the analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation and publication.
• To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry and patient support
• To carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to pre- determined protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering of intra-venous drugs and vital sign recording
• To report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department for professional support and guidance.
• To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols
• To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework
• To ensure that all data is collected and managed accurately
• To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert values
• To be involved in the education of patients and their various aspects of their disease
• To ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trial purposes
• To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH GCP Guidelines.
• To work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and scope of professional conduct
• To have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management of computerised data
• To keep up to date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements
• To attend research network meetings, attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research
• To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinical supervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about, and comply with all details of the trials.
• To participate in the education and development of student nurses.

The post holder will be expected to work clinical shifts in a ward environment if necessary