Job summary
Chilwell Valley and Meadows Practice are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Nurse for 8 hours per week but there may be more hours available in some weeks depending on the studies running. Days and times to be negotiated but will involve some evening clinics and occasional Saturdays. It may be possible to do some work from home.
We have a strong reputation both locally and nationally for being one of the top recruiting sites. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team who shares this passion for research.
Experience of clinical research within the NHS setting, and broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post is highly desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate
The research nurse will be responsible for delivery of research projects. You will need to contribute to planning and logistics of research trials and be able to adhere to the programme of care as defined by the research trial.
You will work alongside the Lead GP for research and our Practice Systems and Research Manager and be expected to manage your own workload.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include:
- Working closely with the Lead GP for research and Practice Systems and Research Manager
- Recruiting/ consenting patients to trials and obtaining relevant information and data for those trials, undertaking interventions and following up people as per trial protocols. Training for different trials as required.
About us
Chilwell Valley and
Meadows Practice is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size
currently of around 16,000, split across two sites. Our clinical team also includes
2 salaried GPs, 1 clinical pharmacist, 7 practice nurses and 2 HCAs, as well as
support from the allied health professionals who are part of the PCN team. One
GP partner has a session dedicated to research.
The administrative
staff provide additional support to all roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contribute to planning and logistics of research trials.
- Be familiar with all relevant study protocols and amendments.
- Ensure data is recorded accurately, contemporaneously and in accordance with regulatory requirements in appropriate study documentation.
- Maintain effective communication with research participants, their relatives/ carers and members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Act in the best interests of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld.
- Support safe administration of treatments and drugs given within the context of a clinical trial.
- Record and report any adverse effects to the lead GP.
- Assist in recruitment, consent and follow up, including data entry during the period of the trial.
- Participate in the pre-study screening of participants.
- Responsible for the receipt and storage of study medication and drug accountability.
- Ensure safe storage of clinical supplies.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and take appropriate action in the event of equipment failure.
- Take clinical samples for studies.
- Organise own work on a day-to-day basis.
- Be willing to undertake further training required of the role and, when identified, to develop personal competencies.
- Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures.
- Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of participants.
- Have an understanding of adverse event reporting and recording, and ensure that the team, Principal Investigator and Study co-ordinator are made aware of any such events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Contribute to planning and logistics of research trials.
- Be familiar with all relevant study protocols and amendments.
- Ensure data is recorded accurately, contemporaneously and in accordance with regulatory requirements in appropriate study documentation.
- Maintain effective communication with research participants, their relatives/ carers and members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Act in the best interests of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld.
- Support safe administration of treatments and drugs given within the context of a clinical trial.
- Record and report any adverse effects to the lead GP.
- Assist in recruitment, consent and follow up, including data entry during the period of the trial.
- Participate in the pre-study screening of participants.
- Responsible for the receipt and storage of study medication and drug accountability.
- Ensure safe storage of clinical supplies.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and take appropriate action in the event of equipment failure.
- Take clinical samples for studies.
- Organise own work on a day-to-day basis.
- Be willing to undertake further training required of the role and, when identified, to develop personal competencies.
- Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures.
- Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of participants.
- Have an understanding of adverse event reporting and recording, and ensure that the team, Principal Investigator and Study co-ordinator are made aware of any such events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role
- Registered Nurse (RN) / Accredited Research Practitioner
- NMC Registration or equivalent professional registration
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice qualification (this will be essential prior to starting)
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and ability to work with a range of systems
- Range of clinical skills (including venepuncture)
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Competency (or willingness to undertake training) in clinical skills, e.g., Venepuncture, ECG, vital signs
Desirable
- Experience with TPP SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role
- Registered Nurse (RN) / Accredited Research Practitioner
- NMC Registration or equivalent professional registration
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice qualification (this will be essential prior to starting)
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills and ability to work with a range of systems
- Range of clinical skills (including venepuncture)
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Competency (or willingness to undertake training) in clinical skills, e.g., Venepuncture, ECG, vital signs
Desirable
- Experience with TPP SystmOne
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).