Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic,
motivated and highly organised research nurse to join a forward thinking and
friendly primary care network. We are looking for a nurse who is either experienced
in delivering research or has an interest and a willingness to learn how to
deliver commercial and non-commercial research within primary care.
We are a large PCN of approximately 62,000 patients over
four practices and 9 sites in the Bradford area. We are already one of the most
research active PCNs in the Yorkshire & Humber area but are planning to
grow our commercial research delivery capability with the introduction of this
post and other exciting developments. We have excellent links with the local
and national research infrastructure including the local Bradford and West
Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre. You will join a small but
motivated research team and a large clinical and administrative PCN team who
deliver varied interventional and non-interventional research. You will need to
be flexible and adaptable to support the co-ordination and delivery of our
research portfolio.
Main duties of the job
Work with the research team and the wider
multi-disciplinary team to adopt and competently carry out research work on
commercial and non-commercial clinical studies.
Maintain effective communication with patients,
carers and other staff to ensure high quality patient care and research
delivery.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of research
studies at various stages of completion and intervention. Conduct clinical care and physical assessments
as outlined in study protocols for example taking and processing blood/urine
samples, carrying out ECGs and accurately recording data.
Safely administer any treatment or drugs which
may be given as part of a clinical research trial.
Assess and manage any adverse reactions
occurring due to patient participation in a research study seeking advice from
medical staff as appropriate when required.
Contribute to expressions of interest, study
set-up, recruitment and study delivery.
Contribute to accurate maintenance of study site
files and associated paperwork.
Respond to data queries from the study
coordinating team in a timely fashion.
Cooperate with internal and external audit, data
monitoring and quality assurance by working with R&D teams, sponsors, study
monitors and external bodies where necessary.
Undertake any other duties which may be required
from time to time as are consistent with the grade and needs of the PCN due to
changes in demand.
Provide mentorship and supervision to junior
members of the team.
About us
We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Holiday
- Well-being day
- NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of job
Work with the research team and the wider
multi-disciplinary team to adopt and competently carry out research work on
commercial and non-commercial clinical studies.
Work autonomously to assist in the management of
research studies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Maintain effective communication with patients,
carers and other staff to ensure high quality patient care and research
delivery.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of research
studies at various stages of completion and intervention.
Provide information and support to patients and
carers and ensure person-centred care is consistently delivered.
Conduct clinical care and physical assessments
as outlined in study protocols for example taking and processing blood/urine
samples, carrying out ECGs and accurately recording data.
Safely administer any treatment or drugs which
may be given as part of a clinical research trial.
Assess and manage any adverse reactions
occurring due to patient participation in a research study seeking advice from
medical staff as appropriate when required.
Develop additional clinical skills to meet the
needs of individual studies.
Contribute to expressions of interest, study
set-up, recruitment and study delivery.
Contribute to accurate maintenance of study site
files and associated paperwork.
Respond to data queries from the study
coordinating team in a timely fashion.
Cooperate with internal and external audit, data
monitoring and quality assurance by working with R&D teams, sponsors, study
monitors and external bodies where necessary.
Undertake any other duties which may be required
from time to time as are consistent with the grade and needs of the PCN due to
changes in demand.
Provide mentorship and supervision to junior
members of the team.
Whilst the post holder will work within specific
research study protocols and guidelines it is essential for the post-holder to
work on her/his own initiative, demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to
function well as part of the wider Affinity Care team.
Other duties
To attend internal and external stakeholder
meetings and research engagement events including occasional out of hours
events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of job
Work with the research team and the wider
multi-disciplinary team to adopt and competently carry out research work on
commercial and non-commercial clinical studies.
Work autonomously to assist in the management of
research studies as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Maintain effective communication with patients,
carers and other staff to ensure high quality patient care and research
delivery.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of research
studies at various stages of completion and intervention.
Provide information and support to patients and
carers and ensure person-centred care is consistently delivered.
Conduct clinical care and physical assessments
as outlined in study protocols for example taking and processing blood/urine
samples, carrying out ECGs and accurately recording data.
Safely administer any treatment or drugs which
may be given as part of a clinical research trial.
Assess and manage any adverse reactions
occurring due to patient participation in a research study seeking advice from
medical staff as appropriate when required.
Develop additional clinical skills to meet the
needs of individual studies.
Contribute to expressions of interest, study
set-up, recruitment and study delivery.
Contribute to accurate maintenance of study site
files and associated paperwork.
Respond to data queries from the study
coordinating team in a timely fashion.
Cooperate with internal and external audit, data
monitoring and quality assurance by working with R&D teams, sponsors, study
monitors and external bodies where necessary.
Undertake any other duties which may be required
from time to time as are consistent with the grade and needs of the PCN due to
changes in demand.
Provide mentorship and supervision to junior
members of the team.
Whilst the post holder will work within specific
research study protocols and guidelines it is essential for the post-holder to
work on her/his own initiative, demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to
function well as part of the wider Affinity Care team.
Other duties
To attend internal and external stakeholder
meetings and research engagement events including occasional out of hours
events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Essential
- Valid NMC registration
- Valid driving licence and own transport to travel between sites where necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to adapt and learn
- If no/little research experience, willingness to work with our partner organisations to gain experience. This may mean a period of training at a different local workplace.
- Understanding of the importance of research in the development of new medicines and services.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
- Good IT skills.
- Team player.
- Desirable
- Research qualifications or experience.
- Good Clinical Practice trained or willingness to undertake training.
- Familiarity with SystmOne, research databases and study research platforms.
- Understanding of research methodologies, ethics and regulatory guidelines within NHS context.
- Prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Essential
- Valid NMC registration
- Valid driving licence and own transport to travel between sites where necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to adapt and learn
- If no/little research experience, willingness to work with our partner organisations to gain experience. This may mean a period of training at a different local workplace.
- Understanding of the importance of research in the development of new medicines and services.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
- Good IT skills.
- Team player.
- Desirable
- Research qualifications or experience.
- Good Clinical Practice trained or willingness to undertake training.
- Familiarity with SystmOne, research databases and study research platforms.
- Understanding of research methodologies, ethics and regulatory guidelines within NHS context.
- Prescribing qualification
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
