Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Research Nurse, with a cardio/vascular background, to join our friendly and supportive team.
We are a well-established team running many research projects involving all aspects of cardiovascular care with an emphasis on Vascular.
We are looking to appoint a confident, highly organized and self-motivated Research Nurse. You will need to have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Main duties of the job
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Manages a personal caseload of clinical trials and patients with supervision/mentoring from Principle Investigators/senior research nurses/research nurses.
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To ensure all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines
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Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance
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Provides education and support for patients in research trials
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With supervision, work with the lead clinician to evaluate clinical trial proposals, identifying potential patient populations and evaluating cost implications of the trial.
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With supervision participate in set-up/initiation/monitoring visits, site audits and study close-down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and regulatory authorities.
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Provide on-going audit reports as required by the trial protocols and Research & Innovation department/ethics committee.
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Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
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Demonstrates commitment to the role of patient advocate for patients considering or participating in clinical trials
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Act as a resource for ward based nurses wishing to undertake research once competencies have been achieved
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of specified trials in accordance with study protocol and take responsibility for:
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With supervision- study set up
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Screening and recruitment of study participants
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Organisation of any necessary study visits, tests and investigations as detailed within the protocol.
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Sample retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, and storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.
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Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
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Archiving all study related material including patients notes after study closure.
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Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.
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Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting
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Maintaining and updating study specific site files.
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Communicating with PI, clinical teams, research team and study sponsor.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of specified trials in accordance with study protocol and take responsibility for:
-
With supervision- study set up
-
Screening and recruitment of study participants
-
Organisation of any necessary study visits, tests and investigations as detailed within the protocol.
-
Sample retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, and storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.
-
Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
-
Archiving all study related material including patients notes after study closure.
-
Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.
-
Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting
-
Maintaining and updating study specific site files.
-
Communicating with PI, clinical teams, research team and study sponsor.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Training and Quailifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register with current NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills including: ECG, Venepuncture
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
- Knowledge of good clinical practice and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience in clinical specialty
- Clinical research experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups
- Attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
- Clinical skills including: ECG, IV drug administration and venipuncture
- Good IT Skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office
Desirable
- Trained in administration of intravenous therapies
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology
- Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
Person Specification
Training and Quailifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register with current NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills including: ECG, Venepuncture
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
- Knowledge of good clinical practice and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience in clinical specialty
- Clinical research experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups
- Attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
- Clinical skills including: ECG, IV drug administration and venipuncture
- Good IT Skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office
Desirable
- Trained in administration of intravenous therapies
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Basic understanding of research design and methodology
- Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
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).
Additional information
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).
