1. JOB DETAILS
Job title: Research Nurse
Pay Band: E
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week
Responsible to: Clinical Lead for Research, Primary Care Sheffield and Lead Research Nurse, Primary Care Sheffield.
Accountable to: Primary Care Sheffield, Medical Director
Base Point: 722 Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield
Contract Type: 1.4.2025 - 31.12.2029 (3yrs 9mths)
2. JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work within our established Research Office as part of a team to deliver research studies as instructed by the Senior Research Team. These studies will be delivered at different locations across Sheffield. The post holder will be required to cross-cover colleagues within the PCS team to deliver academic and commercial research projects within various clinical specialties. This cross-cover will ensure continued delivery of the portfolio of research studies by the Primary Care Sheffield Research Office. The post holder will work under internal policies and standard operating procedures.
The role includes patient identification, consent, and research delivery, per research study-specific protocols at NHS primary care sites in Sheffield. They will liaise with external/partner organisations e.g. NIHR CRN, NHS trusts, Study Teams, Primary Care Networks, and GP practices.
3. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- PCS Research Office Team
- Primary Care Sheffield
- GP practices
- Patients and their carers
- Research Teams (academic and commercial)
- NIHR CRN
- NHS Trusts
- Primary Care Networks
- Research Clusters
- Voluntary Sector
- Universities
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
As a Research Nurse, your main duties will include:
- Planning and supporting study set up across various sites within Sheffield.
- Involvement in screening, recruitment, monitoring, and assessments of research subjects in accordance with local, national, and international protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
- Establish appropriate data collection systems for patient data, including monitoring of data, in accordance with research protocols.
- Creation and maintenance of databases for study progression.
- Maintain complete source documentation and Site Investigator's File for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies.
- Meet regularly with Research Team Members, including Lead Research Nurse, Clinical Lead, and Chief Investigator for the duration of studies.
- Attend ongoing presentations and lectures to maintain a knowledge base of developments within the field of the Studies.
- Monitor research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face-to-face, keeping documented evidence and records of the intervention.
- Represent and promote the objectives of the research study to internal/external constituencies appropriately.
- Plan, organise, and complete complex clinical procedures (breathing assessment including spirometry) using efficient workflow schedules and maintain accurate documented records.
- Explain clinical aspects of the study to the patients and carers involved in the study on a one-to-one basis.
- Liaise with GP Surgery staff, central research teams, and other stakeholders to ensure timely arrangement of patient visits for both recruitment and follow-up.
- Maintain contact with participants during follow-up, including home visits where appropriate.
- Remain professional and deal sensitively with participants and their carers.
- Provide regular feedback on study progress and milestones to relevant stakeholders and work towards resolving any issues as they arise.
- Ensure that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is maintained appropriately at the coordinating centre and the GP practices.
- Ensure compliance with organisational and national policies and guidelines.
- Carry out any other research-related duties within the post holder's qualifications and competence as delegated by the Lead Research Nurse, Clinical Lead, and the Trial Sponsors.
- Willing to undertake any training as deemed necessary.
- Ability to travel between GP Surgeries and the host site.
5. PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL
- Specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree-level education and/or experience and Good Clinical Practice qualifications.
- Work within professional guidelines relating to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability, and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Provide a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload and schedules.
- Facilitate effective communication, written and verbal.
- Act as the patients' advocate.
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and patient care.
6. EDUCATIONAL
- Prepare, plan, and deliver presentations enabling active development and dissemination of own knowledge base.
- Share knowledge with multidisciplinary teams in primary, secondary care, and with other stakeholders.
- Participate and be aware of current trends and developments within research and clinical care.
- Maintain a Continuing Professional Development Plan and provide evidence of the same. #J-18808-Ljbffr