An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Research Division at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
1 x permanent full-time post.
1 x 12 month maternity cover (fixed/secondment) full time post.Please seek permission from your line manager before you apply for the secondment.
We are looking to employ 2 Band 6 Research Nurses, who are keen to join our Clinical Research team, delivering research for children and young people. The Research nurse post will be working across the trust, covering different specialties and also on the Clinical Research Facility.
The successful applicants will be supported by the well-established Research Team. If you are organised, enjoy a challenge and would like to be a part of our world class research team, we would welcome your application.
Research experience is essential.
Experience in complex commercial studies is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The Research Nurse will be part of a team of research nurses working in the Clinical Research Division and will and will lead on the day to day management of a portfolio of research studies. The role will involve working on studies from a range of different clinical specialities and is funded by the National Institute of Health Research, Clinical Research Network. The post holder will be responsible for screening, obtaining consent, sample collection and data collection for studies on their portfolio, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines.
To support and assist on the mobile research Unit if needed.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To co-ordinate the care and support of their own case load of clinical trial participants
* To attend multidisciplinary team meetings and act as a resource to members of the MDT
* Undertake extended roles in relation to the demands of the individual studies.
* To screen potential participants and assess patient eligibility for clinical trial entry
* To approach parents to introduce and discuss the study and to approach parents to gain informed consent after they have had time to consider the study
* To co-ordinate trial treatments, obtaining relevant supplementary data and arranging appropriate appointments as necessary according to the clinical trial protocol to ensure patient safety
* To attend appropriate clinics to promote study participation and screen and recruit new participants
* To ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs given within the context of a clinical trial
* To ensure blood and/or other samples are collected and transported as required by the trial protocol
* To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the protocol
* To clinically assess and evaluate patients on the trial
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive and legible patient notes (written and electronic) of all clinical events in accordance with the Trust and national professional policies and guidelines
* To monitor and maintain accurate written and/or computer records with regards to physical and psychological changes/ treatment toxicity and side effects experienced by patients and taking appropriate action
* To record and report all adverse events that occur as part of the clinical trial in accordance with the protocol and delegated responsibilities
* To provide ongoing support and follow up care for the child and family whilst the child is in the clinical trial
* To carry out follow up checks and interventions as detailed in the trial protocol which may occasionally require visits to other sites or to patients own homes
* To collect follow up data from other wards according to the study protocol
* To act as a primary contact point (for trial issues) for the child and family for the duration of the trial
* To adhere to clinical departmental policies at all times
* Work in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the family and child fully understand the nature of the trial his/her voluntary entry to the trial and freedom to withdraw at any time without prejudice to treatment
Research
* To be responsible for the operational management of the study in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research 2018, ICH Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), the Caldicott Guardian, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Data Protection Act 1998 and other local policies and procedures.
* To work alongside clinicians and other nurses to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment
* To assist with the recruitment and randomisation if appropriate of eligible children into the clinical study
* To facilitate the informed consent of a participant (appropriate to age and understanding) during the recruitment process in accordance with ICH GCP and other guidelines
* To be responsible for forwarding study data in a timely manner to the trial co-ordinating centre when requested and in accordance with the trial protocol
* To accurately document data collected into the case report forms (CRF)
* To assist in the maintenance of the trial databases, ensuring that all reporting of data is documented and stored in the correct manner
* To provide support to the Principal Investigator(s) to ensure that study data is appropriately archived
* To keep the Principal Investigator, other appropriate members of the trial team informed of the progress of the trial, supplying data to them as required
* To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times
* To be fully conversant and compliant with the requirements of the clinical trial protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting
* To work closely with and in support of the Principle Investigator(s) and other Research Personnel involved in all aspects of the trial
* To ensure data is accessed in accordance with both the Data Protection Act and the Caldicott Guardian
Education and Training
* To act as a resource for local staff at participating sites in relation to clinical trials
* To maintain an awareness of current advances in paediatric treatments, research and nursing practice within the relevant speciality
* To continue professional development, keeping updated with current clinical practice to maintain professional registration
* To maintain links with other trial nurses to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support
* To attend local and national meetings/training events as deemed necessary for the role, including mandatory GCP training
* To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and the family to facilitate understanding and compliance with the trial protocol
* To provide teaching to members of clinical staff on the trial protocol procedures and items of equipment deemed necessary for the purposes of the trial
Communication
* To provide highly specialised advice to patients and their families concerning the care and treatment during participation in the trial
o To provide information and education in a way that is suitable for the child, their carers and families, including the manner in which the information is disseminated, complexity and language used and the timing of its giving
o To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication channels with all participating members of the study and staff involved
o To ensure all communication is evidenced and documented as required by governance standards
Other
* To understand and adhere to local Trust policies and procedures.
* To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
* The post holder has responsibility for safety as outlined in the hospitals policy and Health and Safety Work Act 1974
* To maintain confidentiality at all times
* To comply with the Research Governance Framework 2005
* To work alongside other research staff assigned to the study and other related studies as deemed appropriate and provide complementary support to the research team
* To maintain confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
* oNMC Registered Nurse (Child)
* oRecent and relevant post registration experience
* oRecent relevant and significant Clinical Research experience
* oEvidence of continued professional development
* oAssessing and mentoring qualification
* ICH GCP training
Desirable
* oPossession of relevant degree or in process of obtaining
* oLeadership or management training
* APLS trained
Experience
Essential
* oSubstantial post registration experience.
* oPrevious experience of research and/or audit
* oExperience of recruiting, educating and monitoring patients within clinical trials
Desirable
* oTeaching, supervision and managerial experience
* oPrevious experience of change management and problem solving
* oExperience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Knowledge of
Essential
* oUnderstanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
* oKnowledge of analytical processes
* oKnowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH Good Clinical Practice and EU Directives)
* oAble to give advice on the organisation and management of the research process
* oUnderstanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Experience of handling child protection issues in accordance with policy
* oKnowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application of practice
Desirable
* oKnowledge of research design and methodologies
Skills
Essential
* oExcellent paediatric clinical and research skills
* oExcellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
* oEffective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
* oAble to give advice on the organisation and management of the research process
* oDemonstrable IT skills including email and Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
* oknowledge of patient information systems
* oAbility to run concurrent research studies with minimal supervision
Desirable
* oAble to organise work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* oAbility to delegate and prioritise workload
* oCompetent in Phlebotomy and cannulation
* oAbility to take blood for PK analysis
Personal Attributes
Essential
* oA flexible approach to work and able to travel to attend study meetings as required
* oEffective time management skills
* oAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* oAccountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
* oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
* oMutual respect - treat others with courtesy and respect at all times.
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
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