Research Nurse

Job responsibilities

CLINCAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of research study patients.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.

Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.

Manage and oversee a portfolio of research studies in various disease areas.

Training and assessing other members of the research team as competent in line with the research protocols of each study.

Identifying suitable patients for entry into studies by system searches audits and note reviews. Facilitate recruitment into several research studies ensuring all study timelines are met.

Use relevant clinical knowledge to identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records

Act as a resource and role model for all aspects of research clinical practice to optimise patient care and clinical practice

Carry out physical examinations, taking blood/urine samples and processing according to protocol.

Perform investigations and diagnostic procedures requested by health professionals within the healthcare team or as outlined in agreed protocols.

Ensure the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity.

Responsible for the care of research participants within the relevant sphere of practice and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.

Maintain accurate patient data, complete Case Record Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients medical notes. To ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for audit, research, regular or ad hoc reports.

Work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice.

Utilise Information Governance guidance for the handling of sensitive patient data.

Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding clinical trials and specific research treatments and procedures.

Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, keeping up to date with any changes in legislation or practice. Ensure that Blue Stream and all mandatory training is up to date.

OTHER DUTIES

Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, ensuring that patient confidentiality is not breached.

Maintain continuous education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed necessary for professional development.

Co-operate with the annual appraisal carried out by the Clinical Research Lead

Ensure awareness of responsibilities in relation to health and safety.

Ensure awareness of responsibilities in relation to infection control policies within the Practice,

Use of computer system when necessary and in accordance with Practice policy.

Any other duties as shall reasonably be required.

Experience

Essential

• A detailed and advanced working knowledge of SystmOne, particularly in respect of searches, coding, data quality etc
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• Experience of managing effective change
• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Experience in setting up and implementing Research Contracts
• Knowledge of general practice management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered first level nurse
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Research Nurse

Behaviours

Essential

• Planning, organising and the ability to multitask
• Performing under pressure
• Assertive and prepared to challenge in a constructive and professional manner
• Flexibility
• Taking the initiative
• Self-motivated
• Team working
• Diplomatic
• Empathetic
• Willingness to learn about how the Practice works overall in order to understand the impact of contractual changes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage change in an inclusive manner
• Strong mathematical skills. Ability to assimilate financial information and accurately calculate its impact on the Practice
• Ability to work with other teams, providing support and leadership.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS in general and General Practice in particular
• Working knowledge of SystmOne clinical software

Desirable

• Understanding of the NIHR and research networks

Special Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrate the application of evidenced based practice.
• Able to demonstrate a depth and breadth of current issues and policies within the NHS and have the ability to translate into General Practice.
• Ability to work as part of a large team and in conjunction with other health care professionals, but also able to work independently.
• High level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Understanding and experience of interagency working and adult/child protection.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of Clinical Governance and risk assessment.
• Accountability of own role in a nurse-led service.

A.I

Essential

• Please indicate whether you have used any artificial intelligence tools or assistance in completing this application form.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).