Job responsibilities
Job
Title: Research Nurse
Reports
To: Senior
Research Nurse
Accountable
To: Head of
Nursing; R&I
Band: 6
Unit/Department: Cardiology
CSU: Research and Innovation
Location
: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
(based at Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to primary care sites across
the
Yorkshire
region)
AfC
Job No: 828d
2. JOB PURPOSE
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and
delivery of the Future Innovations in Novel Detection for Atrial Fibrillation
(FIND-AF) study funded by The British Heart Foundation Bristol Myers Squibb
Cardiovascular Catalyst Award. The
FIND-AF study is sponsored by the University of Leeds and the study team
includes colleagues from the University of Leeds.
The
post holder will work effectively with the study team, primary care locations
in Yorkshire, and associated multidisciplinary colleagues, being responsible
for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety
and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant with Trust
policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and
legislation.
The
post holder will support the FIND AF study team in the planning, scheduling,
conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for
the FIND AF study. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical
practice, maintaining competencies and where appropriate taking delegated
responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust
policies and study protocols.
Working
effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative
partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes
to derive accurate, timely and robust data capture.
The
post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the
department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the
confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines for Research, EU
directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining
to the conduct and delivery of research.directive, UK Governance Framework
and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of
research.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, individual with a keen
interest in research to work within the FIND-AF study team. The post-holder
will work closely with the study team to deliver a high-quality study
ensuring all ethical and sponsor requirements are adhered to. They will work alongside study
collaborators to implement the study processes, support primary care
practices and ensure that patients receive high quality care.
4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN
Adult for adult areas, RN Child for childrens areas) Midwife or HCPC
registered AHP
Recognised post-registration
qualification in specialty
Recognised teaching/assessing
qualification (desirable)
Experience
Significant post registration experience
Experience of computer database and
administration
Working with a wide range of
professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Experience of dealing with highly
complex situations
Experience of providing and
receiving highly complex information
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively
within a multi-disciplinary team
Time management skills
IT skills
Knowledge
Insight into clinical specialty
Insight into clinical research
specific issues
Standards of professional practice
Personal
Attributes
Professional and patient focused
Flexible, adaptable, capable of
lateral thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and
as part of a team
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to supporting patients
and their carers through the complexities and ethical dilemmas of decision
making with regard to participation in a research project.
Commitment to meticulous and
consistent attention to quality and detail.
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team.
Commitment to own development and
the development of junior staff.
Commitment to maintain high
standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
(LTHT) guidelines and policies.
Commitment to the development of
nursing within the clinical setting.
Commitment to lifelong learning, to
maintain personal development within the role.
7. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE
TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition
8. CORE BEHAVIOUR AND SKILLS
Highly developed communication
skills
Time management skills
Organisational skills
Research awareness
Leadership skills
Team player
Ability to act professionally at
all times
Understanding and acting upon
change
Ability to use own initiative
Teaching skills
9. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of the local and
national nursing agenda
Understanding of relevant National
Service Frameworks
Awareness of Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Understanding of organisational
structures
Understanding of the National and
local research agenda
10. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
Support the Senior Research Nurse
in providing leadership to the research team
With the Senior Research Nurse help
provide clear leadership for the multidisciplinary team ensuring standards
are maintained and patient safety assured.
Support and inspire staff to
provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient
experience
Promote the building of effective
teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate problems and take
preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
Assist in the line management of
the research team, including
individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce
planning
Support the Senior Research Nurse
to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and
other significant events
Support the delivery of an
effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope
Raise and respond to concerns with
regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT
Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Deputise for Senior Research Nurse
in their absence
Clinical
Research
To assist the Senior Research Nurse
with the generation, upkeep and distribution of clinical research protocols
within the CSU
To take delegated responsibility
for the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of clinical research
studies, ensuring that participants receive high standards of patient focused
care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies
and the trial protocol throughout their participation.
To provide on-going advice and
information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in
clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent and to
maintain a supportive role throughout the trial.
Ensure that you obtain and maintain
high levels of understanding in relation to the clinical and delivery of the
research studies that you support.
To assist in the assessment of
patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their
condition throughout their participation.
To coordinate trial investigations,
treatments and procedures according to trial protocols.
Help obtain ethical and local
approval for projects.
Liaise with, and prepare
submissions, for the Trust Research & Innovation department (R&I) for
new clinical trials and provide annual updates of trial activity
Word processing standard letters
and other communications as appropriate
To accurately collate data on
relevant trial pro-formas within a pre-determined timeframe and respond to
data queries.
To liaise with representatives from
pharmaceutical companies and prepare data for monitoring by these
representatives.
To accurately and promptly report
and document Serious Adverse Events, or Reactions, to the relevant clinician,
Sponsor and authorities within the required timelines, ensuring any
interventions or modifications are carried out.
To accurately report and document
Adverse Events, or Reactions, and ensure any modifications required as a
consequence are carried out.
Assist in the preparation of
results of research for presentation as posters or scientific presentation
