Clinical Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Additional responsibilities include:

Liaising with pharmaceutical companies and other study sponsors as

required

Ensuring the accurate collection, recording, and submission of research

data in line with study protocols and regulatory requirements

Deputising for the Band 6 Research Nurses in their absence

Supporting, mentoring, and helping to develop new members of the CRF

team

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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Maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area through ensuring own and others knowledge of relevant local / national policies and procedures, and that these are adhered to.

Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional standards and guidelines.

Promote peoples equity, diversity and rights, through ensuring that own and others practice is in the best interests of patients.

Develop own knowledge and expertise within the speciality / research field.

Organise diagnostic tests and provide interventional therapy for specific trial protocols with support and supervision as appropriate.

Maintain knowledge and up-to-date competency with regards to emergency treatment measures and trust protocols, e.g., anaphylaxis.

Refer to other health professionals when this will improve health outcomes or when risks and needs are beyond own competence and scope of practice.

Support patients in the delivery of care and meeting their health and wellbeing needs by providing advice and information, promoting their wishes and beliefs and addressing their concerns.

Monitor and review the effectiveness of interventions with the patient and colleagues and modify this to meet changing needs and established goals.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Assist with or lead (as appropriate) the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of clinical research studies, and the setting of standards of practice.

Assist with or lead (as appropriate) patient recruitment and day to day management / organisation of clinical trials and studies, to include: patient assessment, data collection and database management, blood sample collection and sample processing, monitoring of adverse reactions and compliance.

Assist with data entry on to clinical trial data bases.

Have an up to date working knowledge of governing research legislation.

Ensure the specific study protocols and procedures are adhered to in accordance with local practice and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP).

Participate in audit programmes and identify areas of potential research relating to the speciality.

Identify own developmental needs and establish objectives for personal development.

Take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Assist with external audit and regulatory inspection of CRF studies, as well as routine internal audits of CRF processes.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of CRF Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure strict adherence to research protocols, including specific requirements for blood sample collection and processing, all trial assessments, adverse event recording, and accurate and legible documentation including all source data and medical record scripts.

To ensure that the correct version of the trial protocol and all other study documents are used at all times.

Direct and support CRF nurses on the application of and adherence to QA processes, to make certain that the CRF maintains regulatory compliance across all of its clinical research services.

CONSULTANCY/COLLABORATION

Provide nursing advice and support to patients participating in research studies and be identifiable as point of contact.

Provide advice and support to the multi disciplinary team both internally and externally regarding patients and research studies.

Contribute to effective communication between trial centres, sponsors and investigator sites nationally and internationally as required.

Promote effective communication with study participants regarding study protocol, patient information sheets and consenting procedures and abide by ICH/GCP research practice.

Ensure that appropriate information is disseminated within the speciality, the organisation and within external agencies and forums.

Disseminate study data, research outcomes and specialist knowledge via poster presentations, written publication and other media as appropriate at local, national and international conferences.

LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT

Develop effective planning, organising, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.

Manage own workload effectively through developing project and time management skills.

Responsible for the management of a caseload or client group within a defined clinical area, including liaison, where appropriate, with other agencies and the provision of specialist advice within this clinical area.

Negotiate and agree with individuals, groups and other practitioners, outcomes, roles and responsibilities and action to be taken to develop resources, services and facilities.

Maintain appropriate channels and styles of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers, managers, peers and other professions / agencies.

Develop and use effective decision-making skills and evaluate the process and results.

Liaise with sponsor companies, Research & Development Department (R&D) and Local Research Ethics Committee (LREC) where appropriate.

Responsible and accountable for resource issues directly related to the research studies as delegated.

Liaise with Divisional and related departments (i.e. pharmacy and laboratories) as appropriate.

Ensure adequate study supplies are maintained; order further stocks/supplies as required.

Contribute to local, national and international research nurse networks to exchange and enhance knowledge and expertise.

Participate in a peer network of support, information and learning with other research nurses at UCLH.

GENERAL

Adhere to the UCLH Service Commitment "Putting Patients First" and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times.

Comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times.

Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious Incidents and Near Misses reporting policy and procedure.

Take personal responsibility for ensuring that UCLH resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage, and to comply with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

Comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.

In accordance with the Trust's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to undertake work and alternative duties as reasonably directed at variable locations in the event of and for the duration of a significant internal incident, major incident, or pandemic.

Be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

OTHER

These guidelines are provided to assist in the performance of the contract but are not a condition of the contract. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is.

Likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.

All staff will be regularly assessed on their knowledge, skills and behaviour, and application of all aspects of the job description, in line with the Trusts Personal Development Review (PDR) process.

• Staff will also be expected to abide by the relevant code of professional practice relating to their discipline.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2 12
• Relevant post registration

Desirable

• Teaching or mentor course
• Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related fields

Experience

Essential

• Post registration nursing experience

Desirable

• Clinical research experience
• Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of central lines
• Experience with the specialty (cancer and/or clinical trials)
• Experience in chemotherapy administration (SACT)
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Computer literate

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrate a comprehensive set of communication skills such as [interpersonal communication, active listening, written and verbal communication, presentation skills, cultural competence, conflict resolution, feedback delivery, advocacy skills and basic IT skills] to effectively manage responsibilities, interact with diverse stakeholders, navigate the complexities of clinical trials and ensure effective communication throughout the research process.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility

4th Floor, 170 Tottenham Court Road,

London

W1T 7HA

Employer's website

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