Sister / Charge Nurse - Clinical Research Facility

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Act in a manner consistent with The Code NMC (2015) carrying out the role in accordance with locally agreed policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain level of clinical skills necessary to perform highly specialised procedures as per study requirements alongside supporting junior staff to develop and maintain their expertise.

Support the unit manager in co-ordinating and managing the unit demonstrating an awareness of the patient acuity and the skill mix required to deliver trial activity safely.

Facilitate the delivery of specialised patient focused, protocol driven research in collaboration with patient, relatives, research teams and the Multidisciplinary team.

Ensure that care delivered is patient centred and where possible evidence based whilst in accordance with the research protocol and maintaining the rights of the patient.

Ensure familiarity with risk issues pertaining to confidentiality of participant and research related documentation (Data protection Act, 1994, Caldicott 1999, GDPR Regulation 2018)

Continuously evaluate the quality of care given, regularly reassessing the needs of the research patients and effect changes as required in consultation with the participant, the research teams and the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure patient care is delivered according to Christie Foundation Trust policies and procedures.

Support and assist the Unit Manager in the development of core practice standards and contribute to clinical audit to maintain and improve clinical and research practice.

Ensure clear accurate records to support and record all research activity within the facility.

Promote and collaborate in developing good working relationships, maintaining good communication systems with teams both within and outside the department to ensure that the patients have an effective and efficient research experience.

Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care

Seek opportunities to develop own research skills adapting to any changes in the research requirements of new studies

Ensure safeguarding principles and policies are adhered to

Maintain relevant professional registration and revalidation requirements as per NMC requirements.

Attend clinical trial related meetings as required.

Leadership & Management:

Develop and maintain organisational and managerial skills relevant to the role by co-ordinating, delegating and supervising clinical research activity each day.

The post holder will recognise and understand the delegation of responsibility and accountability for patient care in the absence of the Unit Manager.

Support the Unit Manager in day-to-day supervision of junior staff and students ensuring ongoing staff development.

Act as a professional role model, through commitment to the integration into practise of Trust policies and procedures.

Act as an advocate for staff, participants and their relatives at all times in line with the Christie Values

Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and act as a buddy to colleagues

Attend and contribute to clinical team meetings when appropriate

Ensure that working practices adhere to health and safety polices, and be responsible for reporting of any incidents

Ensure planning and organisation of complex activities across a range of studies in collaboration with the research teams and the Multidisciplinary teams.

Undertake management of staff members as requested by the Unit Manager

Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager / Senior Nurse Unit on unit affairs and staff development.

Training & Education:

Take a lead role in the clinical and professional development of new nursing staff to the MCRF and act as mentor/preceptor to junior nurses encouraging a high level of motivation in all involved.

Participate in the development and delivery of training and education for junior staff.

Participate in Trust annual mandatory training.

Act as a resource for investigators and staff using the facility

Act as a resource for members of the multi-disciplinary team from Trusts and Universities.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent

Desirable

• Management Course
• Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent.
• Completion of CRF band 5 development programme

Experience

Essential

• Oncology experience or Significant post-registration experience
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills
• Intravenous access and cannulation skills Excellent assessment skills.

Desirable

• Managerial experience
• Experience with CAR-T cell therapy or cell transplant
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement
• Experience of working in a clinical research environment.
• Leadership and Management skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrate IT skills - able to use word, PowerPoint, Excel and outlook.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Intravenous access and cannulation skills Excellent assessment skills
• Good written and analytical skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Understanding of need for evidence - based practice
• Experience of managing own workload and that of others in the team .

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP
• Knowledge of research governance framework
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
• Committed to own personal professional development and that of all unit staff

Desirable

• Knowledge of research Ethics Committees

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Team player
• Excellent attendance record
• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the facility. (weekends and nights)

Desirable

• Assertiveness

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).