Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work within our established Research team to deliver clinical research studies to registered patients at all 6 practices within Runcorn PCN.
The post holder will recruit participants into a wide range of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) studies within primary care. The research role will involve receiving informed consent, conducting clinical study procedures, education and monitoring of trial patients and the accurate collection of base line and follow up data. You will work collaboratively with the whole practice team to help embed and support research activity.
Experience would be desirable in practice/community nursing. Ideally you will have some knowledge of Asthma, Diabetes, CHD, Family Planning and cytology.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
To work within professional guidelines relating to the Code of conduct, confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of professional practice.
To provide a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
Contributes to the planning and the coordination 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 accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems.
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 act as the patients advocate
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 safe storage of study medication and drug accountability together with the Principal Investigator in line with study protocol requirements
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 to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.
Ensure that monitoring and investigations required for the study are conducted within the time schedules documented and be able to work to tight deadlines and restricted time constraints.
This role will involve taking blood samples, swabs, administering injections and other clinical procedures.
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.
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily and apply principles of 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 to support adherence to prescribed treatments.
Work within NMC Code demonstrating accountability for own actions and awareness of own limitations.
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 Research Delivery Network (RDN)
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.
Attend regular research and development meetings, NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN), site initiation visits (SIV) and any other relevant meetings.
CONFIDENTIALITY
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, member practices, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Maintain confidentiality regarding research data and follow research and ethics protocols.
Keep up to date with IG And GDPR legislation
CLINICAL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE/QUALITY ASSURANCE
All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of the organisation.
Contribute to clinical governance at a level appropriate to the post holders knowledge and experience.
Works within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles, and protocols, whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures
INFORMATION PROCESSES
Access and record patient information using information technology.
Competent in recording trial information into the case report file
Maintenance of site research files in good order.
Maintain complete source documentation and site investigators file for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory bodies.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by GP Health Connect Limited/R Health PCN as part of this employment, with such training to include:
Always uphold the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) code of Conduct and maintain an up-to-date professional profile and NMC registration.
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment
Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
To maintain a Continuing Professional Development Plan (CPD) and provide evidence of the same.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY
The post-holder will ensure the promotion and management of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the organisations Health & Safety policy and the Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Ensuring adherence to individual responsibilities for infection control and health and safety, using a system of observation, audit and check, hazard identification, questioning, reporting and risk management.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and infection control statutory and best practice guidelines and ensure implementation of these across all areas.
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to organisation guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, and initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed
Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers
SAFEGUARDING
All members of staff have a responsibility to ensure the Safeguarding of patients within the organisation.
Ensure knowledge of Safeguarding policies and training is up to date.
Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria.
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
