Research NurseNHS

Job summary

The appointee's main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the designated facility. This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed; screening and recruiting participants, collecting data and data entry. The appointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.

The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oral drug administration, Spirometry, small airways testing, bronchial provocation testing, analysis of blood samples, vital signs measurements, Basic Life Support and other advanced skills as required for specific studies.

The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.

To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.

Main duties of the job

Organisation of any necessary tests and investigations as detailed within the protocol.

Sample preparation (e.g. blood, urine, tissue and faecal samples): retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, slide making and preparation for storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.

Undertaking high risk clinical duties (advanced therapies)

Maintaining logs of stored samples and freezer temperatures.

Maintaining adequate stock levels of sample kits.

Organising the logistical aspects of diagnostic specimens, packaging, and shipment, including handling of dry ice.

Organising and completing follow up assessments including toxicity, Quality of Life assessments and telephone assessments.

Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations

Archiving all study related material including patient's notes after study closure.

Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.

Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting

Maintaining and updating study specific site files.

Notifying General Practitioners of their patient's involvement in a clinical trial.

Job description

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.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk