Job responsibilities
Clinical research:
The
postholder will be expected to bring strong clinical skills to the research
environment, including phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation, be proficient in
oral, intramuscular and intravenous drug administration, and proficient in the
use of the centrifuge to process samples.
Work
with different ICS researchers to set up and deliver clinical studies in
various fields, including Metabolism, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Cardiology,
Immunology and Gastroenterology.
Be
involved in the patient pathway during their research involvement, including
recruitment; inpatient stay; collection, processing and storage of samples in
accordance with the Human Tissue Act; and data collection and curation in
accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
Ensure
that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate,
complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care kept in accordance
with local standards.
Prepare protocols,
information sheets, and site file for principal investigator-led academic
studies and obtain appropriate sampling as required.
Management
of relevant study databases and site files.
To
provide regular and ad-hoc information, both written and verbal, to all the
study participants, which may include reports and updates.
Provide
expert subject matter advice and guidance as required to support the delivery
of the studies.
Support
in the testing and evaluation of new equipment within the clinical area.
Disseminate
best practice research findings and quality improvement projects through
appropriate fora (eg publications, attendance/presentation, peer review).
Act
as an advocate and point of contact for clinical research within the ICS.
Clinical responsibility
patient care:
Use
nursing skills and knowledge to uphold patients safety in clinical research.
Keep up to date with all
relevant clinical skills and related policies, such as medication
administration, infection control and sharps management.
Willingness
to undertake further training for clinical skills needed to deliver research
and create training and development opportunities for clinical research nurses.
Work
with medical and research staff in dealing with patient care problems
associated with research.
Ensure
working to the NMC code of conduct and up to date with nursing related
practices, eg revalidation.
Professional Leadership & Management:
To
take operational leadership of the ICS human in vivo physiology core, providing
highly visible and accessible professional leadership.
Demonstrate
expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice.
Act
as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of advanced clinical
practice and providing support or advice to other staff when necessary.
Contribute
to the development of the Institute working practice documents, training staff
on their implementation.
To
take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses, clinical
fellows and allied health professionals within the Institute.
Identify
training and development needs of staff in line with Institute and Trust
objectives.
Participate
in the recruitment and selection of staff, and ensure all new staff receive
core and departmental induction.
To
act as a coach and mentor to junior staff, ensuring that they optimise their
clinical research skills and potential.
To
ensure junior staff are appraised annually, have clear objectives and a
personal development plan.
Observe
and comply with policies and procedures for Health and Safety and ensure that
they are correctly implemented.
Ensure
compliance with standard infection control precautions.
Observe
and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the ICS policies
on Equality and Diversity.
To
work closely with Investigators, Fellows and Imperial Research Facilities to
ensure that best practice is achieved at all times.
Attend
and when required chair multidisciplinary meetings as a representative of the
Facility.
Get
involved with research engagement and patient and public involvement activities.
Clinical
Governance:
Ensure governance of human
in vivo physiology core in collaboration with the ICS research governance team.
Management
of data and samples, ensuring HTA and GDPR compliance at all times.
Have
knowledge and understanding of UK systems in relation to regulatory bodies (eg
REC, MHRA, HTA) and the NHS.
Ensure
best practice maintained at all times.
Education:
To
keep up to date with relevant statutory developments for the management of
clinical research ensuring timely and effective implementation of any required
changes.
To
keep up to date with research or clinical developments relevant to the
research, and educate and update other staff working in the research team.
To
participate in Institute wide education programmes, study days, courses,
meetings or conferences as identified in their Personal Development Plan and
deemed appropriate for their professional development by their line manager.
To
participate in an annual appraisal process with their line manager.
To
contribute to the induction and orientation of new Research Nurses to the
Institute.
To
take responsibility for developing and sustaining their own knowledge, clinical
skills and professional awareness in areas such as current advances in clinical
research and nursing practice and to use this knowledge to maintain the highest
standard of care within the Facility.
The
opportunity to undertake personal research projects or further study, in
consultation with the Director, is also encouraged.
