Clinical Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical research

Work autonomously to manage a caseload of patients acting as a professionalin ensuring a duty of care to the patient and their families

Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics(screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)meetings

Participate in the informed consent process acting as a resource and support to patients and their families

Co ordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trialclosure

Advise and train the local nursing team who administer trial drugs, be aware ofand report any side effects as outlined in the protocol

Maintain adequate patients records and ensure all relevant information isdocumented in the patients medical and nursing notes

Keep up to date with current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy, care ofpatients with Central Venous Access lines and handling and administration forcytotoxic chemotherapy

Act as a role model for excellence in oncology based research

Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate patient participation, payingparticular attention to accurate data collection and transfer and version control of essential documentationLiaise with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specificinvestigations are undertaken according to the protocol and obtain the results

Liaise with trial pharmacy to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of trialdrugs if required

Process blood samples according to the trial-specific lab manual and organisethe storage and shipment of protocol specific samples

Work in accordance with all regulatory requirements including: local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice, (GCP) European Directives, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials), Regulations Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, Human Tissue Act

Lead on stock control and ordering of consumables

Organisational

Complete case report forms in a precise and timely manner, ensuring that all the relevant clinical data in the patients medical notes and trial file is transcribed accurately.

Prepare the relevant essential documentation required when setting up a trial.Assist in completing submissions to Research & Development Department.

Create and maintain the file of current protocols and patient information sheets, ensuring version control. Be responsible for the maintenance of the Investigator Site Files.

Assist in the creation and maintenance of good office systems for thesmooth running of the service.

Deal with data queries in a timely and efficient manner.

Organise and prepare documentation for audit and monitoring visits.

Provide information to allow invoices to be raised for payment where appropriate.Arrange, attend and record minutes for research and other relevant departmental meeting.

Actively seek to develop the role to take account of changing requirements of the service. Portfolio Management and Development

Liaise with Clinical Trial Set Up staff to help assist in the set-up of trials on site

Process amendments and disseminate information to relevant departments

Assist in the provision of information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate

Build strong professional relationships with other departments in order to promote a good working environment

To report clinical incidents as per Trust policy and local SOP

Maintain a dialogue of progress with the Research Team Leader

Attend weekly team handover meetings

Provide cover when necessary for annual leave, study leave, sick leave.

Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC Level One Registration - RN Adult
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Desirable

• Relevant post registration qualification in cancer or research nursing
• Awareness in changing trends within health and cancer care

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to research trials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data collection

Desirable

• Word processing, report writing and presentation skills.

Experience

Essential

• At least one year experience in relevant acute setting
• Knowledge of cancer pathways
• Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases)

Desirable

• Experience in research methodologies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital Site

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)