Research Nurse (XR06)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the

Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and

broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high

standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very

high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and

national guidance and legislation.

The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle

Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,

conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies

within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical

practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where

appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line

with Trust policies and study protocols.

Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative

partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to

derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is

maintained.

The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the

department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the

confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK

Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct

and delivery of research.

The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring

effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research

Nurse/Midwife/AHP.

During exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed

with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.

JOB DIMENSIONS

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, individual with a keen

interest in research to work within the Neurology team. The

post-holder will work closely with senior colleagues and members of the MDT to

deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation in both

interventional and observational studies. The post will cover both the inpatient and

outpatient settings with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the

trial portfolio.

The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National

Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire

and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending

regional and national meetings as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child for childrens

areas) Midwife or HCPC registered AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner

registered to the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)

Recognised post-registration qualification in specialty

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable)

Experience

Significant post registration experience

Experience of computer database and administration

Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and

management colleagues

Experience of dealing with highly complex situations

Experience of providing and receiving highly complex information

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Time management skills

IT skills

Knowledge

Insight into clinical specialty

Insight into clinical research specific issues

Standards of professional practice

Personal Attributes

Professional and patient focused

Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

CORE BEHAVIOUR AND SKILLS

Highly developed communication skills

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Research awareness

Leadership skills

Team player

Ability to act professionally at all times

Understanding and acting upon change

Ability to use own initiative

Teaching skills

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Understanding of the local and national nursing research agenda

Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks

Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies

Understanding of organisational structures

Understanding of the National and local research agenda

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Leadership

Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in providing leadership to the

research team

With the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife help provide clear leadership for the

multidisciplinary team ensuring standards are maintained and patient safety

assured.

Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients

Deliver a positive patient experience

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency

plans available

Assist in the line management of the research team, including individual and team

performance, attendance, management and workforce planning

Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP to investigate and respond to

accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events

Support the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope

Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong

doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.

Deputise for Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in their absence

Clinical Research

To assist the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP with the generation, upkeep and

distribution of clinical research protocols within the CSU

To take delegated responsibility for the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of

clinical research studies, ensuring that participants receive high standards of patient

focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines,

policies and the trial protocol throughout their participation.

To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to

their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent

and to maintain a supportive role throughout the trial.

Ensure that you obtain and maintain high levels of understanding in relation to the

clinical and delivery of the research studies that you support.

To assist in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and

monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.

To coordinate trial investigations, treatments and procedures according to trial

protocols and professional body the person in post belongs to.

Help obtain ethical and local approval for projects.

Liaise with, and prepare submissions, for the Trust Research & Innovation

department (R&I) for new clinical trials and provide annual updates of trial activity

Word processing standard letters and other communications as appropriate

To accurately collate data on relevant trial pro-formas within a pre-determined

timeframe and respond to data queries.

To liaise with representatives from pharmaceutical commercial companies and

prepare data for monitoring by these representatives

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Experience of computer databases and administration
• Knowledge of clinical research specific issues

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience
• Research Experience

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

• Autonomy
• Independence
• Capable of lateral thinking
• IT Skills
• Time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Implementation of good clinical practice
• Clinical Research

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS)
• Post registration qualification in specialty

Desirable

• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Research qualification (e.g. certificate/MSc in clinical research
• Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife)

Other Criteria

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Recent professional development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)