Job summary
We have the opportunity for a 1.0 WTE (Full time) Band 6 Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Practitioner to join the research team at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. Funded by the NIHR North Thames Clinical Research Network, to support the delivery of high quality UKCRN portfolio research.
The NIHR Clinical Research Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, and is tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients. The NIHR clinical research network is led by a national coordinating centre 9NIHR CRN CC), and operates through15 local clinical research networks 9LCRNs). These local networks drive clinical research delivery performance across the North Thames locality, and champion the role of clinical research in the NHS at every level. Barts Health NHS Trust, as part of UCL Partners Academic Health Science Network, is the host organisation of the North Thames Clinical Research Network http://www.crn.nihr.ac.uk/north-thames/.
A post has become vacant for an Oncology Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Practitioner (CTP) within the Oncology Research Department at the North Middlesex University Hospital Trust. We require a Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Practitioner to assist in the conduct of Clinical Trials and to support the existing trials portfolio.
Main duties of the job
Actively participate in the recruitment of patients into Clinical Trials
Provision of Support and information to patients participating in Clinical Trials
Ongoing co-ordination and data collection for each Study
Maintenance of accurate records and compliance with GCP Guidelines
Liaise with members of the MDT, Study Monitors and Pharmaceutical Representatives.
Knowledge of Government guidance and Targets as well as local trials recruitment targets
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Coordinates, conducts and recruits to phase II and III clinical trials and observational studies with the lead clinician /Principal investigator.
- Collects and prepares biological samples as per protocol, and oversees their transfer to a central laboratory as required
- Is accountable to the lead clinician for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP and all regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Supports collaborative practice within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide expertise in the assessment, planning and implementation of clinical research protocols.
- Disseminates protocol information and research results to health care professionals by one-to-one teaching, written information and/or in-service education classes.
- Ensures that there is active involvement as appropriate of all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in patient care and that this involvement is clearly reflected in written care.
- Educates patients and significant others about clinical trials, including: objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow up plan.
- Demonstrates the ability to collaborate within the MDT in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her significant others during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
- Develops care plans for patients participating in clinical trials.
- Assists in the input of data into databases as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains links with other hospitals in the care and management of patients participating in clinical trials.
- Ensureseffective and efficient use of resources.
Research/Clinical Responsibilities:
Coordinates, recruits and monitors the care of patients participating in clinical trials as follows:
- Participates in identifying potential patients for clinical trials.
- Evaluates eligibility of potential patients.
- Ensures all pre-study tests are undertaken and results obtained.
- Acts as patients advocate and assist in obtaining informed consent in the first instance and as the trial progresses.
- Registers/randomises patients onto study protocols.
- Provides general written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials, detailed education regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment and investigations, side effects, self-care and follow up for specific clinical trials.
- Participates in decisions concerning the treatment of patients on trials in accordance with the protocol.
- Provides direct patient care within the expanded role of research nurse/clinical trials practitioner.
- Systematically documents patient information in the medical notes.
- Schedules follow up appointments, consistent with protocol guidelines.
- Collects and prepares biological samples as per protocol if required.
- Remains up to date with IT developments within NMH.
- Ensureseffective and efficient use of resources.
- Is aware of and comply with ICH GCP as well as the legal requirements and other relevant guidelines for the conduct of clinical research.
- Coordinates and conducts National and International Phase II and III Clinical Trials in accordance with all regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Functions in a collaborative practice role within the multidisciplinary health care team to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
- Is accountable for the documentation and reporting of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines at time points as set by the protocol.
- Consults with primary investigators, research organisations and industry in the delivery of research protocols.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the pre-clinical data and the specific rationale for testing an investigational agent or specific protocol.
- Ensures all trial case report forms are completed to conform with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.
- Represents the department where appropriate at trial meetings.
- Adheres to trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols.
- Takes responsibility for promoting a safe environment to ensure safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure.
- Provides cross cover for other research nurses/clinical trial practitioners as directed by the Research Manager.
Educational/Development Responsibilities:
- Maintainsawareness of current advances in treatments, research and health care practice and use this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for patients in your care.
- Demonstrates self-direction in facilitating continuing education and acquiring related experience.
- Assists with own professional development in conjunction with the objectives of the service and those identified at Performance and Development review.
- Assumes responsibility for continuing education by attending related workshops, rounds, seminars, conferences, and courses as well as keeping up to date on current publications.
- Contributes to the education of health care professionals, patients and the community through publications and presentations.
- Participates in the induction of new staff.
- Supports the Research Manager/ Senior Research Nurse/CTP on research projects within the department.
- Is aware of and adheres to relevant Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and infection control policies.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of this post.
- All employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the Trusts Corporate Values at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Coordinates, conducts and recruits to phase II and III clinical trials and observational studies with the lead clinician /Principal investigator.
- Collects and prepares biological samples as per protocol, and oversees their transfer to a central laboratory as required
- Is accountable to the lead clinician for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP and all regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Supports collaborative practice within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide expertise in the assessment, planning and implementation of clinical research protocols.
- Disseminates protocol information and research results to health care professionals by one-to-one teaching, written information and/or in-service education classes.
- Ensures that there is active involvement as appropriate of all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in patient care and that this involvement is clearly reflected in written care.
- Educates patients and significant others about clinical trials, including: objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow up plan.
- Demonstrates the ability to collaborate within the MDT in identifying and meeting the needs of the patient and his/her significant others during various stages of the healthcare continuum.
- Develops care plans for patients participating in clinical trials.
- Assists in the input of data into databases as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains links with other hospitals in the care and management of patients participating in clinical trials.
- Ensureseffective and efficient use of resources.
Research/Clinical Responsibilities:
Coordinates, recruits and monitors the care of patients participating in clinical trials as follows:
- Participates in identifying potential patients for clinical trials.
- Evaluates eligibility of potential patients.
- Ensures all pre-study tests are undertaken and results obtained.
- Acts as patients advocate and assist in obtaining informed consent in the first instance and as the trial progresses.
- Registers/randomises patients onto study protocols.
- Provides general written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials, detailed education regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment and investigations, side effects, self-care and follow up for specific clinical trials.
- Participates in decisions concerning the treatment of patients on trials in accordance with the protocol.
- Provides direct patient care within the expanded role of research nurse/clinical trials practitioner.
- Systematically documents patient information in the medical notes.
- Schedules follow up appointments, consistent with protocol guidelines.
- Collects and prepares biological samples as per protocol if required.
- Remains up to date with IT developments within NMH.
- Ensureseffective and efficient use of resources.
- Is aware of and comply with ICH GCP as well as the legal requirements and other relevant guidelines for the conduct of clinical research.
- Coordinates and conducts National and International Phase II and III Clinical Trials in accordance with all regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Functions in a collaborative practice role within the multidisciplinary health care team to provide expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical research protocols.
- Is accountable for the documentation and reporting of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines at time points as set by the protocol.
- Consults with primary investigators, research organisations and industry in the delivery of research protocols.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the pre-clinical data and the specific rationale for testing an investigational agent or specific protocol.
- Ensures all trial case report forms are completed to conform with ICH GCP guidelines and within appropriate time guidelines.
- Represents the department where appropriate at trial meetings.
- Adheres to trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols.
- Takes responsibility for promoting a safe environment to ensure safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure.
- Provides cross cover for other research nurses/clinical trial practitioners as directed by the Research Manager.
Educational/Development Responsibilities:
- Maintainsawareness of current advances in treatments, research and health care practice and use this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for patients in your care.
- Demonstrates self-direction in facilitating continuing education and acquiring related experience.
- Assists with own professional development in conjunction with the objectives of the service and those identified at Performance and Development review.
- Assumes responsibility for continuing education by attending related workshops, rounds, seminars, conferences, and courses as well as keeping up to date on current publications.
- Contributes to the education of health care professionals, patients and the community through publications and presentations.
- Participates in the induction of new staff.
- Supports the Research Manager/ Senior Research Nurse/CTP on research projects within the department.
- Is aware of and adheres to relevant Trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and infection control policies.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of this post.
- All employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the Trusts Corporate Values at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in life science or nursing or clinical research delivery experience
Desirable
- NMC Registered Nurse or equivalent
- Current GCP certificate
Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver high quality, patient focused care and able to set clear standards of care.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Has radiotherapy experience
- Experience working with oncology patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in life science or nursing or clinical research delivery experience
Desirable
- NMC Registered Nurse or equivalent
- Current GCP certificate
Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver high quality, patient focused care and able to set clear standards of care.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Has radiotherapy experience
- Experience working with oncology patients
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.
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).
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.
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).
