Job summary
We are looking to
appoint an enthusiastic and passionate nurse to become part of our Hillingdon
Research Team at The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC. We are a small but
expanding team managing all aspects of research recruitment and activities on
behalf of our diverse population of 320,000 across 42 practices. The team
manages a portfolio of both commercial and non-commercial studies across all
clinical areas but with particular focus on respiratory, cardiovascular and diabetes.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must
have relevant research experience and feel confident working on various studies
at one time. The day-to-day responsibilities will mainly involve contacting and
consenting patients, explaining study involvement and performing clinical trial
activities and relevant documentation. The post holder will be expected to
undertake study-specific training and utilise their specialist skills and
experience to perform all required activities as appropriate.
The Hillingdon Research Hub is a spoke site for
the London North West Commercial Research Delivery Centre and we have strong
working relationships with primary, secondary and third-sector organisations as
well as clinical Research Facilities across North West London and England.
About us
The Confederation, Hillingdon
CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its
vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients
in the whole of London. We are a
not for profit community interest company.
The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices,
PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services
ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the Hillingdon provider representative
voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent,
innovative and transformational.
The Confederation determines
to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and
opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn
delivers our vision.
Our Values:
- We work together to make a difference for patients
- We care enough to go the extra mile
- We support, trust, and empower
- We sincerely value each other
- We support Primary Care to own its destiny
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Research Delivery
- Coordinate and conduct clinical research study activity and
contribute to commercial and non commercial trials as required
- Ensure that the approved trial protocols are followed at all
times
- Involved in EOI submissions for commercial and non-commercial
trials
- Maintain trial site files
- Maintain files of current protocols, patient information
sheets and consent forms
- Conduct trials and trial related activities according to
current legislation, GCP, study SOPs and Confederation SOPs
- Apply critical appraisal skills in evaluating research
protocol and implementation
- Assist in the development and maintenance of databases as
appropriate
- Consults with primary investigators, research organisations
and industry in the delivery of research protocols
- Develop knowledge of the preclinical data and the specific
rationale for research trials
- Ensures trial case report forms are completed within
appropriate time guidelines
- Processes blood and tissue samples according to study
protocols and standard operating procedures for appropriate work for which the
post-holder has been trained
- Attends research seminars and meetings relevant to research
as required
Clinical
- Demonstrates autonomy as well as being a key player within a
multidisciplinary healthcare research team
- Ensure patients are treated according to the schedule or
protocol
- Coordinate and monitor the care of research participants
- Collaborate with the clinical
and corporate staff involved in clinical trials
- Participate in identifying
potential patients for trials
- Pre screen eligibility of
potential patients
- Ensures all pre study tests
are undertaken and results obtained
- Acts as patient advocate and
assist in obtaining informed consent in the first instance and as the trial
progresses/unfolds
- Register and randomise patients
onto study protocols
- Provide general written and
verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials
and detailed education regarding the objectives, scientific rationale,
treatment and investigations, side effects, self-care and follow-up for specific
clinical trials
- Participate in decisions
concerning the treatment of patients on trials in accordance with the protocol.
- Where appropriate, provide
direct patient care within the expanded role of clinical trials (e.g. advanced
history taking, toxicity and response evaluation skills, administration of
experimental agents, etc)
- Systematically document patient
information in the medical notes ensuring appropriate coding and reporting of
data
- Schedules follow-up
appointments, consistent with protocol guidelines
- Perform, or be willing to be trained to perform spirometry to
ARTP standards or equivalent
- Maintain measurable standards of nursing care for specific
needs of patients
- Administer study drugs as required by the relevant clinical
trials and according to study protocols
Communication
- Disseminate protocol information to other healthcare
professionals and patients
- Educate staff and patients about clinical research and its
importance
- Act as one of the primary contacts for patients interested or
participating in research
- Educate patients and their families about clinical research,
including objectives, rationale, involvement and outcomes
- Report and support with the reporting of any adverse events
or serious adverse events
Management
- Act as an appropriate and effective nursing role model at all
times
- Act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members
involved in research delivery
- Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment
and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident,
serious incidents and near misses
Professional
- Practice in accordance with the NMC code of professional
conduct at all times
- Adheres to organisational policies, procedures, standards and
protocols
- Remains up to date professionally as outlined by the NMC
Training & Development
- Ensure all organisational mandatory training is completed and
up-to-date
- Maintain own professional development
-
Attend any organisational or research workshops,
conferences etc as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Research Delivery
- Coordinate and conduct clinical research study activity and
contribute to commercial and non commercial trials as required
- Ensure that the approved trial protocols are followed at all
times
- Involved in EOI submissions for commercial and non-commercial
trials
- Maintain trial site files
- Maintain files of current protocols, patient information
sheets and consent forms
- Conduct trials and trial related activities according to
current legislation, GCP, study SOPs and Confederation SOPs
- Apply critical appraisal skills in evaluating research
protocol and implementation
- Assist in the development and maintenance of databases as
appropriate
- Consults with primary investigators, research organisations
and industry in the delivery of research protocols
- Develop knowledge of the preclinical data and the specific
rationale for research trials
- Ensures trial case report forms are completed within
appropriate time guidelines
- Processes blood and tissue samples according to study
protocols and standard operating procedures for appropriate work for which the
post-holder has been trained
- Attends research seminars and meetings relevant to research
as required
Clinical
- Demonstrates autonomy as well as being a key player within a
multidisciplinary healthcare research team
- Ensure patients are treated according to the schedule or
protocol
- Coordinate and monitor the care of research participants
- Collaborate with the clinical
and corporate staff involved in clinical trials
- Participate in identifying
potential patients for trials
- Pre screen eligibility of
potential patients
- Ensures all pre study tests
are undertaken and results obtained
- Acts as patient advocate and
assist in obtaining informed consent in the first instance and as the trial
progresses/unfolds
- Register and randomise patients
onto study protocols
- Provide general written and
verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical trials
and detailed education regarding the objectives, scientific rationale,
treatment and investigations, side effects, self-care and follow-up for specific
clinical trials
- Participate in decisions
concerning the treatment of patients on trials in accordance with the protocol.
- Where appropriate, provide
direct patient care within the expanded role of clinical trials (e.g. advanced
history taking, toxicity and response evaluation skills, administration of
experimental agents, etc)
- Systematically document patient
information in the medical notes ensuring appropriate coding and reporting of
data
- Schedules follow-up
appointments, consistent with protocol guidelines
- Perform, or be willing to be trained to perform spirometry to
ARTP standards or equivalent
- Maintain measurable standards of nursing care for specific
needs of patients
- Administer study drugs as required by the relevant clinical
trials and according to study protocols
Communication
- Disseminate protocol information to other healthcare
professionals and patients
- Educate staff and patients about clinical research and its
importance
- Act as one of the primary contacts for patients interested or
participating in research
- Educate patients and their families about clinical research,
including objectives, rationale, involvement and outcomes
- Report and support with the reporting of any adverse events
or serious adverse events
Management
- Act as an appropriate and effective nursing role model at all
times
- Act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members
involved in research delivery
- Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment
and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident,
serious incidents and near misses
Professional
- Practice in accordance with the NMC code of professional
conduct at all times
- Adheres to organisational policies, procedures, standards and
protocols
- Remains up to date professionally as outlined by the NMC
Training & Development
- Ensure all organisational mandatory training is completed and
up-to-date
- Maintain own professional development
-
Attend any organisational or research workshops,
conferences etc as required
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Confident delivering research appointments
- Adaptable
- Resilient
- Demonstrate ability to meet The Confederations values
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed degree in nursing or equivalent
- Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience working within a research delivery team/delivering clinical trials
- Experience of consenting patients
- Experience of phlebotomy and ECGs
- Ability to perform spirometry
- Experience of administrating investigational drugs
- Experience of managing medical emergencies e.g anaphylaxis
- Demonstrate ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrate evidence of professional development
- Experience of the study set-up process
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Experience with EMIS and research databases
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Confident delivering research appointments
- Adaptable
- Resilient
- Demonstrate ability to meet The Confederations values
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed degree in nursing or equivalent
- Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience working within a research delivery team/delivering clinical trials
- Experience of consenting patients
- Experience of phlebotomy and ECGs
- Ability to perform spirometry
- Experience of administrating investigational drugs
- Experience of managing medical emergencies e.g anaphylaxis
- Demonstrate ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrate evidence of professional development
- Experience of the study set-up process
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Experience with EMIS and research databases
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).
