We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Nurse/ Senior Research Practitioner to join our busy research delivery team to ensure the smooth running of our portfolio.
The post holder will lead the safe conduct of research in mental health and dementia as part of the NIHR Clinical Research Network South West Peninsula. This may involve conducting research in secondary care, primary care or other healthcare settings. The post holder will be working on a variety of mental health and dementia studies including the ASSURED study, a randomised controlled trial of a brief psychological intervention for people presenting to emergency departments with self-harm. This will involve close working with Liaison Psychiatry.
Main duties of the job
* To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner with patients, people who use services and their carers who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed.
* To work closely with colleagues in other multi-professional teams on a day-to-day basis.
* To communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff in hospital and in community settings in a skilled and sensitive manner, complex and sensitive information concerning the participation of the patient.
* To provide support & guidance in the application of psychological principles and techniques, and to foster reflective practice.
* To maintain and build good working relationships with senior professional staff and managers in the Trust.
* To plan and prioritise own workload.
* To provide relevant knowledge to the planning, development and delivery of research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead the safe conduct of research in mental health and dementia as part of the NIHR Clinical Research Network South West Peninsula. This may involve conducting research in secondary care, primary care or other healthcare settings.
Research will be conducted in accordance with the Research Governance Framework, and for clinical trials in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication with:
* Mental Health Clinical Research Teams across the Peninsula
* Local Clinical Research Network: South West Peninsula
* Mental Health Network Manager
* Research Team Members
* Medical Staff
* Nursing and Therapy Staff
* Research and Development Office Staff
* Patients and Relatives/Carers
Research Study specific responsibilities
* Provide information and support to patients and carers relating to the research protocol, procedures and treatment, follow-up and ensure that informed consent is obtained.
* Deal with enquiries from other Health Care Professionals, patients and carers.
* Contribute clinical trials/research expertise within the Trust.
* Take blood samples where indicated and ensure they are properly prepared, stored and despatched where appropriate.
* If appropriate to the protocol and within the scope of practice and competency, administer study medication or teach patients where appropriate and monitor for toxicity.
* Participate in meetings with other centres involved in clinical trials and attend investigator meetings.
* Support research participants in making informed treatment choices by providing specialist knowledge in relation to the disease process, treatment options and treatment side effects.
Person Specification
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
* Ability to work in a self-directed manner whilst also contributing to and working as a team member.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
Experience
Essential
* Post qualification experience of working with patients and their carers within mental health or dementia care.
* Post qualification experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, across diverse audiences.
* Good presentation skills both in person and virtually.
* Good computer literacy including email and internet and components of Microsoft package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Ability to assess and manage risk.
* Knowledge of theoretical models and treatments used in dementia.
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