Job summary
Pioneer is looking for a research
nurse to support recruitment to their academic studies. We are a
clinically excellent - CQC outstanding -practice in North Bristol with
22,000 patients over three sites. We are a sessional practice with the
NIHR West of England RSI (Research Site Initiative) scheme and are a high
recruiting practice despite our small research team (currently a GP and
administrator only, both with limited protected time for research). We
have not employed a research nurse in recent years but recognise how
valuable the right person would be for our team. We will encourage the
successful candidate to be proactive in molding this new role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would work with Dr
Cary, lead research GP, to facilitate screening, recruitment and follow up of
participants to academic research studies. Previous experience in
research is not necessary.
About us
Pioneer is a 3 site practice rated CQC outstanding, aiming to deliver exemplary medical care which is accessible, responsive and caring.
You will be working closely with a friendly supportive team of Doctors, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Urgent Care Practitioners and Care Coordinators, delivering service to over 22000 patients across our three sites in the north of Bristol.
We are passionate about our extensive programme of research and we support and take pride in training the next generation of clinician practitioners.
We are a supportive training
practice with a strong emphasis on team wellbeing and education. We
run monthly whole team lunch time meetings and for clinicians a
monthly clinical meeting and safety meeting. We acknowledge how
hard it is to keep up with the barrage of ever changing clinical and
administrative information in primary care and to support our staff we email a
fortnightly clinical update and a weekly practice bulletin.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
- Recruit suitable patients to non commercial research studies, primarily those that are supported by the NIHR West of England
- Undertake notes reviews of potentially eligible patients to determine suitability
- Facilitate communication of each study to eligible patients (by mail out or opportunistic contact)
- Undertake informed consent for selected studies
- Undertake data collection and accurate documentation in each patient's medical record, ensuring ethical principles and data protection requirements are taking into account
- Ensure adherence with study protocols, GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and regulatory requirements at all times
- Provide support to participants of research studies
- Provide clinical examination and reviews if required, including clinical observations and investigations (venipuncture, urinalysis)
- Undertake notes reviews if required and facilitate adverse event reporting
- Maintain research site files, both paper and electronic
- Ensure study activates undertaken by the practice are documented and appropriate SSCs (service support costs) are claimed
- Communicate active research studies to the practice clinical and administrative team
- Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and quality assurance
- Maintain effective working relationships with the practice team, the academic study teams and NIHR West of England team
- Share best practice and provide guidance to colleagues
Additional Responsibilities
- Support the research administrator to build / run research searches as required by study teams
- Support research administrator with mail merge patient communication, batch texts etc
- Support research administrator to regularly update research communication via Pioneer's website and electronic jayex boards
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
- Recruit suitable patients to non commercial research studies, primarily those that are supported by the NIHR West of England
- Undertake notes reviews of potentially eligible patients to determine suitability
- Facilitate communication of each study to eligible patients (by mail out or opportunistic contact)
- Undertake informed consent for selected studies
- Undertake data collection and accurate documentation in each patient's medical record, ensuring ethical principles and data protection requirements are taking into account
- Ensure adherence with study protocols, GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and regulatory requirements at all times
- Provide support to participants of research studies
- Provide clinical examination and reviews if required, including clinical observations and investigations (venipuncture, urinalysis)
- Undertake notes reviews if required and facilitate adverse event reporting
- Maintain research site files, both paper and electronic
- Ensure study activates undertaken by the practice are documented and appropriate SSCs (service support costs) are claimed
- Communicate active research studies to the practice clinical and administrative team
- Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and quality assurance
- Maintain effective working relationships with the practice team, the academic study teams and NIHR West of England team
- Share best practice and provide guidance to colleagues
Additional Responsibilities
- Support the research administrator to build / run research searches as required by study teams
- Support research administrator with mail merge patient communication, batch texts etc
- Support research administrator to regularly update research communication via Pioneer's website and electronic jayex boards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence based decision making
- Evidence of multi- professional working
- Ability to work on own initiative dealing with confidential issues
- Ability to communicate sensitive, confidential information requiring empathy, persuasion and reassurance
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and to adhere to deadlines and targets
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Able to develop networks to learn from others
- To work within code of practice, professional guidelines and practice protocols and procedures.
- Ability to represent the practice professionally
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training
- Minimum 1 year experience in practice/Community Nursing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence based decision making
- Evidence of multi- professional working
- Ability to work on own initiative dealing with confidential issues
- Ability to communicate sensitive, confidential information requiring empathy, persuasion and reassurance
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and to adhere to deadlines and targets
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Able to develop networks to learn from others
- To work within code of practice, professional guidelines and practice protocols and procedures.
- Ability to represent the practice professionally
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training
- Minimum 1 year experience in practice/Community Nursing
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).
