Job summary
Brownlow Health is a large Training Practice with six
sites across the city of Liverpool. Brownlow have a large multi- disciplinary
Team including a large nursing team lead by a Nurse Partner and Nurse Managers.
The Brownlow Health Research Team is a small,
supportive, friendly mix of Doctors, Nurses, IT, admin, and support staff whose
aim is support the delivery and expansion of research into Primary Care. For the right candidate willing to lead the small
research nursing team, we are able to offer a band 7.
The successful applicant will be an individual who is
highly organised with excellent interpersonal and IT skills, can work to
deadlines and most of all, have a 'can do' approach to their work.
Experience within primary care (especially chronic
disease experience) is desirable, but not essential, as this role is also
likely to suit an established research nurse who is currently working in
secondary care but is looking to transition to a primary care role.
You will work closely with other Central Liverpool
practices, the University academic sector and the local Clinical Research
Network.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously to assist in the management of research studies,
whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain effective
communication with patients, carers, and professionals to ensure high quality
research delivery.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of research studies at various
stages of completion and intervention.
Carry out physical assessments, taking blood/urine samples and
processing according to research study protocol. Ensure the environment is
suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of
privacy, dignity, and diversity.
Care for research participants within the relevant sphere of
practice and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient
education.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in
nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options,
treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an
informed choice.
Ensure that research specific investigations are undertaken as
required by the protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility
and safety to enter the research study.
Safely administer any treatments/drugs that are given within the
context of a clinical research trial.
Assess and manage any adverse reactions occurring due to ongoing
treatment of a participant in a study seeking advice from medical staff as
appropriate and when required. .
About us
Brownlow
prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff
wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including
protected study leave with financial allowance. You will receive a 6-month
mentorship/induction package.
Brownlow is
an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for
our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse
community which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, we
actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected
characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage
applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+
community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and
from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may
not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage
or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying
to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let
us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.
Although not
required by law we strongly recommend that all staff have received all Covid
vaccinations.
Extended access will form part of your contracted hours.
If you are successful at
interview, you are
required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop additional clinical skills to meet the needs of individual
studies.
Act as a resource for other research nurses/HCAs/ admin staff
within the research team.
Be responsible for the delivery of allocated research studies.
Oversee studies allocated to more junior nurses/staff.
Ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards
to the UK policy framework for health and social care research and the EU
Clinical Trials Directive by implementing quality systems.
Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, keeping up
to date with any changes in legislation or practice.
Contribute to the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process.
Contribute to study set up, recruitment planning and study delivery.
Be responsible for promoting the appropriate referral and
recruitment of patients to clinical research studies. Work with research teams
and the CRN to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment and to
solve other problems relating to specific studies.
Coordinate and run study visits including off site visits (as
needed.)
Ensure clear, accurate and concise records are kept for research
projects in accordance with all regulatory requirements including the Data
Protection Act.
Ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required and
assist with the maintenance of the Study Site File
Respond to data queries generated by the study coordinating team
within a timely manner.
Ensure the recording & reporting of adverse and serious
adverse events that occur whilst the participant is in the research study to
the study co-coordinator/Principal Investigator (PI) and R&D office in line
with the study protocol, local policies and regulatory requirements.
Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going studies, maintaining
accurate records of the status of studies and providing regular updates to the
research team on the status of the studies. This will involve ensuring that the
Local Patient Management System (LPMS) EDGE is updated with key study data and
validated efficiently.
Discuss on-going study performance issues with the PI.
Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and
quality assurance by working with R&D, sponsors, study monitors and
external bodies.
Assist with study close down and ensure documentation is archived
as per study protocol.
Ensure Finance team is informed when invoices are to be sent to
study teams and liaise with Finance to ensure costs are received from study
teams and CRN.
Advocate for research provide education and training on research
projects to interested parties as required.
Mentor new research nurses and provide clinical support as needed.
Whilst the post holder will work within specific research study
protocols and guidelines it is essential for the post-holder to work on her/his
own initiative, demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to function well as
part of the wider Brownlow Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop additional clinical skills to meet the needs of individual
studies.
Act as a resource for other research nurses/HCAs/ admin staff
within the research team.
Be responsible for the delivery of allocated research studies.
Oversee studies allocated to more junior nurses/staff.
Ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards
to the UK policy framework for health and social care research and the EU
Clinical Trials Directive by implementing quality systems.
Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, keeping up
to date with any changes in legislation or practice.
Contribute to the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process.
Contribute to study set up, recruitment planning and study delivery.
Be responsible for promoting the appropriate referral and
recruitment of patients to clinical research studies. Work with research teams
and the CRN to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment and to
solve other problems relating to specific studies.
Coordinate and run study visits including off site visits (as
needed.)
Ensure clear, accurate and concise records are kept for research
projects in accordance with all regulatory requirements including the Data
Protection Act.
Ensure that data is transcribed accurately where required and
assist with the maintenance of the Study Site File
Respond to data queries generated by the study coordinating team
within a timely manner.
Ensure the recording & reporting of adverse and serious
adverse events that occur whilst the participant is in the research study to
the study co-coordinator/Principal Investigator (PI) and R&D office in line
with the study protocol, local policies and regulatory requirements.
Assess and evaluate the progress of on-going studies, maintaining
accurate records of the status of studies and providing regular updates to the
research team on the status of the studies. This will involve ensuring that the
Local Patient Management System (LPMS) EDGE is updated with key study data and
validated efficiently.
Discuss on-going study performance issues with the PI.
Co-operate with external and internal audit, data monitoring and
quality assurance by working with R&D, sponsors, study monitors and
external bodies.
Assist with study close down and ensure documentation is archived
as per study protocol.
Ensure Finance team is informed when invoices are to be sent to
study teams and liaise with Finance to ensure costs are received from study
teams and CRN.
Advocate for research provide education and training on research
projects to interested parties as required.
Mentor new research nurses and provide clinical support as needed.
Whilst the post holder will work within specific research study
protocols and guidelines it is essential for the post-holder to work on her/his
own initiative, demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to function well as
part of the wider Brownlow Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Part 1 NMC.
- 5 years post qualification.
- Qualification or experience in Research.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care.
- Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children's' and adults' policies and procedures and how to apply them.
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care.
- Minimum of 2 years band 6 experience.
- Experience of working to strict protocols.
- Teaching/supervising/mentoring experience.
- Experience of chronic diseases.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Part 1 NMC.
- 5 years post qualification.
- Qualification or experience in Research.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care.
- Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children's' and adults' policies and procedures and how to apply them.
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care.
- Minimum of 2 years band 6 experience.
- Experience of working to strict protocols.
- Teaching/supervising/mentoring experience.
- Experience of chronic diseases.
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).
