Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for a motivated, forward-thinking research nurse to join our friendly, rural
practice. We are looking for a nurse that can work between 14-16 hours per week
and we offer a competitive salary that is negotiable depending on experience
The post holder will support the
co-ordination and management of clinical research projects, collaborating with
key primary care personnel and PCNs throughout West of country.
The focus of the role will be in
supporting practices to increase their engagement and participation in suitable
primary care studies.Improving the delivery and development of each practice
research portfolio through identification of suitable participants,
co-ordination, recruitment, performance, and maintenance of study
documentation.
The post holder will ensure that any research undertaken
safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good
Clinical Practice.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
To support the research teams in the facilitation of
efficient, safe, and participant focused research
To contribute to the recruitment of the local portfolio of
clinical research studies
Work with GP practice team members to screen, identify and
recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and understanding the
clinical patient pathway
To work in according to good clinical practice and research
governance standards for clinical research studies
To coordinate a caseload of clinical research study
participants working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teams
supporting treatment, assessment and follow up as required by the protocol.
To have acquired understanding of research terminology,
methodology and study design
To work with service teams and the public in raising the
awareness of clinical research.
To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and to be accountable for own
clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
Ensure continued and effective registration /revalidation
with the NMC as appropriate
At all times to work with a high attention to detail and
ensure study data is recorded clearly and accurately on paper and electronic
data capture systems
To assist in the process of gaining local permission for
research studies
About us
We are a research collaborative of three practices located in
the heart of the beautiful market towns of Nailsworth, Stonehouse and Stroud. You will
be based at Prices Mill Surgery but also cover Five Valleys Medical Practice, Stroud and The Willow Tree Practice, Stonehouse. Having your own car would be necessary to visit the practices.
Training and support will be given to develop your professional career.
Benefits Include:
Competitive rate of pay
26 days annual leave pro rata (Increasing to 28 days after 2 years' service and again to 30 days after 5 years' service) plus bank holidays pro-rata
On site free parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
NHS Pension
If you are looking for a varied role, combined with work-life balance and a supportive work environment, we look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
To co-ordinate and manage clinical research projects
alongside the Research Lead GP, collaborating with key primary care personnel
and working collaboratively with all practices in the group.
The role is to will supporting practices to increase their
engagement and participation in suitable primary care studies. Improving the delivery and development of
each practice research portfolio through identification of suitable
participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study
documentation. Particular proprieties for 2024/2025 are to set up research
studies at Five Valleys Medical Practice and breaking into commercial research.
To ensure any research undertaken safeguards the well-being
of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Key Stakeholders:
Severn Health Research Collaboration (Prices
Mill Surgery, The Willow Tree Practice and Five Valleys Medical Practice)
Primary Care Colleagues and clinical staff
involved in research
NIHR CRN Research Delivery Managers and other
Managers within the Clinical Research Network
Other research staff across support departments
Study Sponsors
Core Responsibilities
- To support the practices in the facilitation of
efficient, safe and participant focused research
- To contribute to the recruitment of the local
portfolio of clinical research studies
- To demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle
of a research project from inception to study close out supporting all clinical
protocol related tasks to include:
o
accurate data capture in nursing and medical notes
o
accurate transfer of source data to case report
form
o
monitoring of toxicity
o
recording and reporting of adverse events
o
accurate procedure for blood collecting for pharmacokinetics
studies
- To work with GP practice team members to screen,
identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and
having an understanding of the clinical patient pathway.
- To support the safe planning and care of patients
according to the clinical trials protocol, being aware of signposting to
relevant clinical specialists when required.
- To work in according to good clinical practice and
research governance standards for clinical research studies.
- To recognise and report concerns raised if research
deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal
requirements.
- To support the informed consent process ensuring
the following is accounted for:
o
The potential research participant fully
understands the nature of the clinical trial.
o
The potential research participant is aware that
entry into the trial is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any point.
o
The potential research participant is aware of any
additional procedures required by the clinical trial.
o
Supports potential participant through the consent
process.
o
The consent form is completed accurately and filed
as required.
o
Demonstrates an understanding of the need to
identify issues which may impact on the process of gaining informed consent,
planning and resolving these issues.
- To receive, handle, analyse and resolve data
queries promptly. Directing unresolved/clinical queries to appropriate team
member(s).
- To supply data as required to sponsor, principle
investigator and research teams.
- To identify barriers to recruitment and seek
support in developing an action plan.
- To promote their clinical research portfolio to
clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and the wider NHS.
- To coordinate a caseload of clinical research study
participants working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teams
supporting treatment, assessment and follow up as required by the protocol.
- To ensure research study specific investigations
are undertaken as required by the research protocol, e.g. requisition and
organisation of any necessary investigations.
- To support the recording and reporting serious
adverse events that may occur to the patient and ensuring processes are in
place to capture such events.
- To oversee the safe prescribing and administration
of treatments that are given in the context of the clinical trial as required.
- To provide on-going information and support to
research participants.
- To act as a primary contact point for the clinical
research study participant.
- To be able to respond to patients/carers telephone
calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and empathetically. To
reassure patients/carers regarding arrangements made.
- To manage the workflow of the Research Assistant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
To co-ordinate and manage clinical research projects
alongside the Research Lead GP, collaborating with key primary care personnel
and working collaboratively with all practices in the group.
The role is to will supporting practices to increase their
engagement and participation in suitable primary care studies. Improving the delivery and development of
each practice research portfolio through identification of suitable
participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study
documentation. Particular proprieties for 2024/2025 are to set up research
studies at Five Valleys Medical Practice and breaking into commercial research.
To ensure any research undertaken safeguards the well-being
of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Key Stakeholders:
Severn Health Research Collaboration (Prices
Mill Surgery, The Willow Tree Practice and Five Valleys Medical Practice)
Primary Care Colleagues and clinical staff
involved in research
NIHR CRN Research Delivery Managers and other
Managers within the Clinical Research Network
Other research staff across support departments
Study Sponsors
Core Responsibilities
- To support the practices in the facilitation of
efficient, safe and participant focused research
- To contribute to the recruitment of the local
portfolio of clinical research studies
- To demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle
of a research project from inception to study close out supporting all clinical
protocol related tasks to include:
o
accurate data capture in nursing and medical notes
o
accurate transfer of source data to case report
form
o
monitoring of toxicity
o
recording and reporting of adverse events
o
accurate procedure for blood collecting for pharmacokinetics
studies
- To work with GP practice team members to screen,
identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and
having an understanding of the clinical patient pathway.
- To support the safe planning and care of patients
according to the clinical trials protocol, being aware of signposting to
relevant clinical specialists when required.
- To work in according to good clinical practice and
research governance standards for clinical research studies.
- To recognise and report concerns raised if research
deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal
requirements.
- To support the informed consent process ensuring
the following is accounted for:
o
The potential research participant fully
understands the nature of the clinical trial.
o
The potential research participant is aware that
entry into the trial is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any point.
o
The potential research participant is aware of any
additional procedures required by the clinical trial.
o
Supports potential participant through the consent
process.
o
The consent form is completed accurately and filed
as required.
o
Demonstrates an understanding of the need to
identify issues which may impact on the process of gaining informed consent,
planning and resolving these issues.
- To receive, handle, analyse and resolve data
queries promptly. Directing unresolved/clinical queries to appropriate team
member(s).
- To supply data as required to sponsor, principle
investigator and research teams.
- To identify barriers to recruitment and seek
support in developing an action plan.
- To promote their clinical research portfolio to
clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and the wider NHS.
- To coordinate a caseload of clinical research study
participants working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teams
supporting treatment, assessment and follow up as required by the protocol.
- To ensure research study specific investigations
are undertaken as required by the research protocol, e.g. requisition and
organisation of any necessary investigations.
- To support the recording and reporting serious
adverse events that may occur to the patient and ensuring processes are in
place to capture such events.
- To oversee the safe prescribing and administration
of treatments that are given in the context of the clinical trial as required.
- To provide on-going information and support to
research participants.
- To act as a primary contact point for the clinical
research study participant.
- To be able to respond to patients/carers telephone
calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and empathetically. To
reassure patients/carers regarding arrangements made.
- To manage the workflow of the Research Assistant.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Knowledge of Clinical research environment
- Experience in managing complex information
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS based environment with service user contact
Qualifications
Essential
- Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
- Knowledge of Clinical research environment
- Experience in managing complex information
- Competent in storing and retrieving electronic data
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS based environment with service user contact
Qualifications
Essential
- Health professional registration or first degree in life sciences or equivalent experience
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).
Additional information
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).
