Research Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment to and follow up of patients onto research studies and clinical trials.

This role includes data collection, adherence to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and the quality of research data.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of clinical trial participants

The post is intended to provide a registered nurse with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate independently within a research team. The post-holder will work in conjunction with experienced members of the NGH research team to work towards ownership of key research studies.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside Principal Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high-quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.

Work will be in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines for the conduct of clinical research trials.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Corporate Responsibilities

To adhere to Trust vision and standards at all times

The post holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day -to-day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision

The post holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/ Department objectives and standards in order to support the trust in achieving its Vision

The post holder will act, at all times, in a courteous, dignified and respectful manner when dealing with patients, staff and visitors to the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the trust’s objectives, contractual obligations and governance agenda.

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Assist with the recruitment of patients onto clinical trials, in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Responsible for the follow up of patients on clinical trials, according to trial protocols, and specific trial related delegated duties.

Responsible for the collection of research specific data, and safe transfer of that data to external sponsor sites.

Work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to care for patients throughout their journey through a clinical trial and assist in the transfer to appropriate ongoing follow up care.

Be conversant with emergency procedures

Supporting Patient Excellence

Ensures that agreed standards of care using evidence-based research are adhered to.

To become actively involved in the regular auditing and monitoring of all clinical trials.

To ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to patients and carers at all times.

People/Management Excellence

Act as a mentor or associate mentor to other qualified and unqualified staff following an appropriate and agreed period of experience

A confident and flexible attitude is required to support a varied and growing research portfolio.

Professional Responsibilities

To act in accordance with the NMC Code ensuring standards and behaviours are adhered to as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Maintains a professional portfolio and takes responsibility for own continuing professional development.

Complete Band 5 competencies within an agreed time frame

Ensure effective communication, both verbal and written, to all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required

The post holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.

The post holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required

Policy and Service Development Responsibilities

To have some knowledge of the Health and Safety at work Act, COSHH and Risk Management.

Become conversant with the policies of the Department and Trust

The post holder will familiarize themselves with, and adhere to at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, including Standard Operating Procedures in their area of work.

Other

To undertake mandatory training as required by the individual Trust and additional clinical, research and IT training as required by the research studies.

Work to SOP’s, applicable regulatory requirements and laws as per required and applicable to each research study, department