HLRI CRF Research Nurse

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To assist in developing, supporting and promoting research involvement in clinical research for the HLRI Clinical Research Facility (HLRI CRF) based at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RPH)

To ensure that the research conducted at the HLRI CRF and RPH is performed within the regulatory guidelines, including ICH Good Clinical Practice, and within the specifications outlined in trial protocols.

The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients/participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants' involvement with the study. Implementing a programme of care, providing advice and will maintain records within various settings.

As part of the Research and Development team the post holder will contribute to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the CRF contributing to the performance metrics set for the CRF.

Recruit and consent (as required by study) suitable participants to trials.

To organise treatments, assessments and follow up episodes for trial participants in line with designated time points. Arrange all necessary tests and investigations, sending appointment letters to participants and ensuring tests are performed at the scheduled times, arranging hotel/hostel accommodation and travel as necessary.

Main duties of the job

Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of a caseload of clinical trial patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.

Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes) and relevant Multi-disciplinary Team meetings. Use relevant clinical knowledge to identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records.

Carry out physical assessments, taking blood/urine samples and processing according to protocol.

Facilitate recruitment into a number of research studies ensuring all study timelines are met

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 treatment choice

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

Assess and manage any adverse reactions occurring during treatments as per protocol seeking advice or guidance from specialist nurse or clinician as appropriate.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

07 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2324-2-RD498

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
Valid registration with the NMC.

Experience

Essential

Experience of previous patient facing role.
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role i.e. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.
Drive, vision and ambition to provide high quality research.
Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security.
Clinical skills: venepuncture, vital signs recording, ECG, drug preparation and administration, etc
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use.
Understanding of a clinical/hospital environment.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Positive attitude to change.
The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services across the department.
Able to devise and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice.
Flexible approach to working hours and practices.
Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same.

Desirable

Clinical experience in a relevant professional area.
Experience of interviewing patients.
Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating projects.
Clinical Research experience.
Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation.
Clinical Research knowledge.
Cannulation.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration.
Treat hospital information confidentially.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
Valid registration with the NMC.

Experience

Essential

Experience of previous patient facing role.
Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role i.e. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc.
Drive, vision and ambition to provide high quality research.
Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security.
Clinical skills: venepuncture, vital signs recording, ECG, drug preparation and administration, etc
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Understand importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use.
Understanding of a clinical/hospital environment.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Positive attitude to change.
The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services across the department.
Able to devise and implement Standard Operating Procedures in own area of practice.
Flexible approach to working hours and practices.
Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same.

Desirable

Clinical experience in a relevant professional area.
Experience of interviewing patients.
Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating projects.
Clinical Research experience.
Knowledge of the research governance process including approvals and required documentation.
Clinical Research knowledge.
Cannulation.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration.
Treat hospital information confidentially.

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.