Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and influential research nurse or practitioner to join an established, dynamic research team.
You will support the ongoing development of the portfolio of clinical trials undertaken within Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT). The post will be based at Frimley Park Hospital but there is some cross site work within FHFT sites.
The role involves taking responsibility for identifying, screening patients for trial eligibility, receiving consent, recruiting, monitoring and following up of patients. You will also work closely with the Trust R&I department in identifying and opening new clinical trials at the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials, at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, working collaboratively with the senior research nurse, Operations manager, Head of Research, the existing clinical trials team.
As a clinical research nurse / practitioner, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider MDT in the management of your own caseload of clinical trial studies and patients. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, research methods and in-depth working knowledge of local, national and international research regulations.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients whilst working as part of the MDT. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
Evaluate capacity and capability of proposed studies for FHFT
Identify suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics screening notes on EMR and relevant MDT meetings
Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in the medical notes
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support informed treatment choice for patients
Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) and all levels of staff regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
Receive research consent from patients and facilitate the randomisation of patients to treatment arms
Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment or treatment cessation as required by trial protocols
Report and record adverse events which occur whilst patients are under trial therapy to the trial co-ordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities
Provide continuity of care to patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide specific advice and psychological support as appropriate. Refer to other specialists as required to ensure optimum patient care.
Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant
Maintain accurate patient trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients medical notes.
Perform phlebotomy, blood and urine spinning as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously and assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients whilst working as part of the MDT. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery
Evaluate capacity and capability of proposed studies for FHFT
Identify suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics screening notes on EMR and relevant MDT meetings
Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in the medical notes
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support informed treatment choice for patients
Provide ongoing information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) and all levels of staff regarding clinical trials and specific trial treatments
Receive research consent from patients and facilitate the randomisation of patients to treatment arms
Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial
Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial
Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and initiate changes to treatment or treatment cessation as required by trial protocols
Report and record adverse events which occur whilst patients are under trial therapy to the trial co-ordinator/Principal Investigator and relevant local and regulatory authorities
Provide continuity of care to patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide specific advice and psychological support as appropriate. Refer to other specialists as required to ensure optimum patient care.
Act as a primary contact point for the trial participant
Maintain accurate patient trial documentation, complete Case Report Forms, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients medical notes.
Perform phlebotomy, blood and urine spinning as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full NMC registration (for nurses only)
- Degree or degree level qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Registered Research Practitioner or working towards (for practitioners only)
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentor PREP or City and Guilds 730
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of patient caseload management
- Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Patient education/counselling skills
- Excellent relevant IT, database and computer skills e.g. Word, Excel, email, Internet Sharepoint, Outlook, patient databases and EPR systems
- Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for clinical trials
- Contributed to awareness or development of clinical practice, e.g. audit/project management
- Report writing
- Project management experience
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience within the NHS
- Multi-professional working
- Demonstrates analytical and assessment skills
Desirable
- Background in breast cancer care or knowledge
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Commitment to service development
- Evidence of contribution to clinical research in an NHS setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full NMC registration (for nurses only)
- Degree or degree level qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Registered Research Practitioner or working towards (for practitioners only)
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentor PREP or City and Guilds 730
Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of patient caseload management
- Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Patient education/counselling skills
- Excellent relevant IT, database and computer skills e.g. Word, Excel, email, Internet Sharepoint, Outlook, patient databases and EPR systems
- Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for clinical trials
- Contributed to awareness or development of clinical practice, e.g. audit/project management
- Report writing
- Project management experience
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience within the NHS
- Multi-professional working
- Demonstrates analytical and assessment skills
Desirable
- Background in breast cancer care or knowledge
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Commitment to service development
- Evidence of contribution to clinical research in an NHS setting
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.
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).
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.
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).
