Research Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1 Manages a personal caseload of clinical trials and patients independently with minimal supervision/mentoring from Principle Investigators/senior research nurses/team leaders.

2 Provide highly specialist nursing management for an individual client caseload delivering care in a variety of settings; outpatient clinics, on hospital wards and over the telephone.

3 Support the Lead Investigator in delivering the funded study protocol and supporting the service associated budget.

4 To ensure relevant approvals are in place prior to commencing each trial.

5 To ensure all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines.

6 To act as one of the primary points of contact for clinical trials patients.

1 To educate other staff as to the responsibilities of the role and function of the research nurse and disseminate information on specific studies.

2 Observe patients and monitor treatment/toxicity side effects; escalating findings accordingly.

3 To maintain Professional Accountability for nursing research practice at all times

4 Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance

5 Provides education and support for patients in research trials

6 Work with the lead clinician to evaluate clinical trial proposals, identifying potential patient populations and evaluating cost implications of the trial.

7 Participate in set-up/initiation/monitoring visits, site audits and study close-down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and regulatory authorities.

Provide on-going audit reports as required by the trial protocols and Research & Innovation department/ethics committee.

9 Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.

1 Demonstrates commitment to the role of patient advocate for patients considering or participating in clinical trials.

1 To provide mentorship and supervision for other research professionals and staff within and outside the department.

1 Act as a resource for ward based nurses wishing to undertake research once competencies have been achieved.

1 Responsible for assisting with the completion of study costing templates along with assisting with invoicing and the recovery of income for commercial research as per financial contract agreement.

1 Act as a role model for excellence in research.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register with current NMC Registration
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Minimum 12 months research experience
• Experience in clinical specialty
• Willing to undertake any necessary training relevant to the post

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 24 months Post registration experience
• Minimum 12 months Clinical research experience
• Understanding of research design and methodology
• Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
• Knowledge of good clinical practice and GDPR

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Proven verbal communication skills with different staff groups
• Ability to work independently and as part of a specialist team

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• IT/database skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Attention to detail
• Recognition of own limitations

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care
• Clinical skills including ECG and Venepuncture
• Trained in administration of intravenous therapies
• Experience in undertaking spirometry assessments including small airway testing
• Ability to provide clear clinical leadership
• Ability to evaluate patient eligibility for entry into clinical trials against defined protocols
• Ability to manage own clinical case load
• Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct, protocols and standards
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Highly motivated
• A desire to develop knowledge
• Flexible approach to working, including ability to work on-call, weekends or evenings where appropriate
• Assertive, confident and diplomatic
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Able to use initiative
• Professional manner

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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