Research Nurse

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

Contributes to the planning and the logistics of research trials adhering to the programme of care as defined by the research protocol.

To be familiar with all relevant study protocols and amendments

To ensure data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements in appropriate study documentation.

To maintain effective communication with research participants their relative/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary teams

Acts in the best interests of the research subjects to ensure their rights are upheld.

To support the safe administration of treatments and drugs given within the context of a clinical trial

Record and report any adverse events to the lead GP.

Assist in recruitment, consenting, follow up and data entry during the period of the trial.

Participate in the pre-study screening of subjects.

Responsible for the receipt and storage of study medication and drug accountability together with the principal investigator

Ensure safe storage of clinical supplies as per trial protocol.

Ensure equipment is maintained and appropriate action taken in the event of equipment failure.

With appropriate training, to take clinical samples for studies, and ensure the processing and storage and despatch of biological samples meets the requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.

Organise own work on a day-to-day basis.

Be willing to undertake further training required of the role as and when identified and required to develop personal competencies and role development.

It may be necessary to travel to other sites in the local area as directed by the Research Development Nurse.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily and apply principlesof self-care.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments.

COMMUNICATION

To facilitate the informed consent process ensuring the following is accounted for:

The patient (and significant others) fully understands the nature of the clinical trial.

The patient is aware that entry into the trial is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice.

The patient is aware of any extra procedures required by the trial.

The consent form is completed accurately, and files as required.

• Liaise with other research nurses and colleagues in the local CRN.

• Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level RGN
• At least 2 yrs post-registration nursing experience
• Evidence of professional development
• Willing to learn and acquire new skills and competencies relevant to the role
• Interest in research
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Communication skills,
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to use IT systems.
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service.
• Self directed practitioner
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Well developed inter-personnel skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Flexibility
• Motivated and Enthusiasm
• Car driver /access to own transport to work at practices as directed.
• Gets on well with people at all levels

Desirable

• Experience of primary/community care
• Membership of a professional body
• Research related courses or qualifications and/or experience.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
• Ability to integrate nursing knowledge & skills with research aspects of the job.
• Audit
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Venepuncture
• Positive role model
• Uses initiative.

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).