Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research Activity

To manage the recruitment of patients/volunteers for clinical trial, providing ongoing advice and information regarding their participation in clinical research to facilitate effective informed consent.

To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with practice policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.

To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry and patient support.

To carry out consent, treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering of intra-venous drugs and vital sign recording.

Educate patients concerning the trail and their disease/illness.

To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert values.

Adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times and carry out role specific duties as per roles and responsibilities.

To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation, including reporting and recording any adverse events as dictated by protocol and local protocols.

To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval.

To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinical supervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about and comply with all details of the trials.

Clinical Governance

To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH GCP Guidelines.

To ensure timely and accurate collection of data. Prepare reports for presentation and publication.

Compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act, maintaining patient confidentiality throughout.

Compliance to local policies and protocols.

Personal and profession development

To seek support of the Lead Nurse for professional support and guidance.

To work within the NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional conduct.

To keep up to date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements.

To attend research network meetings, attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research.

To maintain active continual professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• > Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical research/trials.
• > Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies/project management.
• > Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements.
• > Knowledge of ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical issues.
• > Able to support and advise on clinical trials including educating others.
• > Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• > Understand the diverse needs of patients and can adapt accordingly.

Qualifications

Essential

• A qualified Nurse with current, valid NMC registration.

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

Spirit Primary Care Limited

Address

Spirit Primary Care Limited

Spirit Primary Care

Leicester

East Midlands

LE2 6UP