PRC Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Research Nurse is a facilitator and collaborator within a team working on Commercial and NIHR portfolio studies within a number of clinical specialties.

The post holder will work closely with the clinical lead in the completion of comprehensive documentation required by the Ethics Committees local and national, for ethical review and approval of the research study.

Managerial/ Organisational

1. The Research Nurse plans and supports programmes for screening, recruitment, monitoring and retention of research subjects in accordance with protocol and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice standards covering a 24 hour, 7 day service
2. The Research Nurse is responsible for the planning and implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators
3. The Research Nurse establishes appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data, in accordance with the research protocol. This includes the creation and maintenance of databases for study progression
4. The Research Nurse maintains complete source documentation and Site Investigators File for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies
5. The Research Nurse maintains liaison on a regular basis with the Chief Investigator for the duration of the study. In addition he/she may be required to attend ongoing presentations and lectures to maintain knowledge base of developments within the field of the Study
6. The Research Nurse collaborates with Investigators, Regulatory Bodies and Ancillary departments
7. The Research Nurse clinically monitors research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face to face, in either hospital or community setting, keeping documented evidence of the same.
8. The Research Nurse represents and promotes the objectives of the research study to internal/external constituencies appropriately.

1. The Research Nurse plans, organises and completes complex clinical procedures using efficient workflow schedules and maintains accurate documented evidence of the same
2. The Research Nurse has a responsibility for explaining clinical aspects of the study to the patients involved in the study on a one to one basis.

1. 11. The Research Nurse requires specialist knowledge of the research process to enable him/her to undertake high quality research, equality and equity to patients

Professional/Clinical

1. To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level education and/or experience and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications
2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice
3. To provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients whilst attending patients in the community and within the hospital
4. To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules.

1. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic

6.To act as the patients advocate

1. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and care to the patients
2. To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators
3. To have strong interpersonal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with empathy in potentially sensitive, controversial situations with patients who have given written consent to participate in the trial to become research subjects
4. Actively seeks to promote health by providing evidence based information in a sensitive, empathetic manner
5. To have a personal duty of care in relation to the care and working knowledge of the equipment required for the research study
6. To maintain accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems
7. Ensure that monitoring and investigations required for the study are carried out within the time schedules documented and be able to work to tight deadlines with restricted time constraints. This may involve taking blood samples, swabs, giving injections and other clinical procedures
8. Be able to propose and implement changes within own area of practice and represent the research team or service
9. To interpret medical records in order to judge whether a patient is suitable for a particular study.

1. To provide evidence of recent interest/experience in research and Continuing Practice Development
2. Attend regular Research and Development departmental meetings and National Institute of Health Research meetings as required.
3. To participate fully in Divisional, Directorate and Speciality meetings, teaching programmes etc

Educational

1. Be able to prepare, plan and deliver presentations enabling active development and dissemination of own knowledge base.
2. 2. To share knowledge with multidisciplinary teams in primary, secondary, tertiary care and voluntary sectors.
3. To participate and be aware of current trends and developments within research and clinical care.
4. 4. To participate in research initiatives
5. 5. To maintain a Continuing Practice Development Plan and provide evidence of the same.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in relevant clinical service/research area at Band 5 level or above.

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating clinical research studies in an acute setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ AHP qualification
• First degree level or equivalent experience
• Have attended GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training) within the last 18 months

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in research/clinical practice/management

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Specialist nursing knowledge of specialty - Cancer
• Clinical skills to include venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, ECG recording, ILS
• Written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of formal reports and making presentations.
• Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others.
• Demonstrates a collaborative working style.
• Confident and competent working with IT. Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups.
• Knowledge of Research Governance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Able to develop, and implement work programmes.
• Experience of implementing change within clinical teams.
• Experience of research databases

Personal

Essential

• Car driver for community visits and working on studies across hospital sites if required
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns 24/7

Desirable

• Ability to travel and stay overnight at conferences/training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)