A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join the Clinical Research Team at the NIHR Leicester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Research Space based in our Infection/Critical care and Emergencies and Injuries teams (ICE). We are a friendly and dedicated team of multi-disciplinary professionals committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and research. The Research Space is busy and very successful at recruitment to a diverse portfolio of research studies and trials mainly within secondary care. We are seeking to appoint a band 6 Clinical Research Nurse, with the appropriate level of experience and qualifications to join us in our dynamically developing team.
The successful applicant will provide support for the multi-disciplinary Research team and be part of our management structure helping to develop junior and new staff. As well as being personable, they will have excellent communication skills and be a strong team-player, enabling them to deal with patients directly and liaise with colleagues at all levels. In addition to working within the team, they will be expected to have the ability to use their own initiative. Training will be given where required.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Research Management and Governance
2. Information Management
3. Communication and Relationship Skills
4. Participant Wellbeing
5. Training and Education
6. Identify learning needs of self and other staff and assist the Senior Research Nurse in the relevant training in relation to clinical trial set up and conduct
Job Description
The role will involve acquiring and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols, research methodologies and the requirements of local, national and international research regulation to provide safe ethical practice. To develop and maintain constructive working relationships with the multi-professional teams within the service. Be a facilitator for good communication within the service. Actively participate in local and national networking groups to develop an expert level of knowledge.
Clinical Practice: The Research Nurse will:
1. Have an understanding of the application of ICH GCP Guidelines, the EU Directive on Clinical Research and Research Governance.
2. Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and research studies. This may include attending clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, reviewing medical notes and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
3. Ensure patients/carers are provided with written information relevant to the research study and are given the opportunity to discuss the research study or clinical trial adequately at the outset and during the course of their research or clinical trial in which they are being asked to participate (i.e. informed consent).
4. Attend and support patients in the clinical environment for monitoring, assessment and follow-up as part of research projects.
5. Where appropriate, take consent from patients/participants to enter research studies.
6. Take relevant patient samples for clinical trials such as blood samples, to centrifuge and separate serum, package and dispatch as per defined protocols, where appropriate.
7. Observe patients and monitor treatment toxicity/side-effects escalating findings accordingly.
8. The Research Nurse will be responsible for the coordination and support given to researchers in order to complete research Capacity and Capability assessments in order to obtain R&I Authorisation for research studies they wish to conduct.
9. Keeping abreast of legislation, the post-holder will also be responsible for implementing national best practice research management processes within the Trust.
10. They will be responsible for ensuring that local integration of systems and processes are achieved so that individuals can benefit fully from this in a streamlined manner.
11. The Research Nurse will be responsible for identifying and addressing Trust specific feasibility issues and ensuring that studies are reviewed, set up and submitted for R&I authorisation in a timely manner and resourced appropriately.
12. The post-holder will be the day-to-day point of contact for investigators and will be responsible for providing advice and support ensuring that they have full access to the range of the high-quality research management functions in order to secure successful completion.
13. The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition, they need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detail and have good time management skills.
14. Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areas across UHL if service needs arise.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
* Experienced adult nurse with current NMC registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Research experience
* Willing to undertake any necessary training relevant to post
Desirable
* Evidence of specialist training in clinical research and willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post-registration clinical experience
* Experience of clinical trial delivery
Desirable
* Experience in relevant clinical specialty
* Experience of the clinical care of patients enrolled in research studies
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
* Proven written verbal communication skills with different staff groups
* Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
* Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care
* Ability to provide clear clinical leadership
* Willingness to undertake venous cannulation and/or venous sampling following training
* Competent to administer IV, IM, SC and oral medication
* Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
* Understanding of research design and methodology
* Awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS
Desirable
* Competent to perform venous cannulation and/or venous sampling
* Clinical skills including: ECG, venepuncture
* Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies
Planning and Organisation
Essential
* Ability to manage own clinical case load
* Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines
* Demonstrates attention to detail
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Desirable
* Links trust values to equality and diversity
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
* Highly motivated
* Flexible approach to working, including ability to work on-call, weekends or evenings where appropriate
* Desire to develop knowledge
* Assertive and confident
* Demonstrates enthusiasm
* Professional manner
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Employer Details
Employer Name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
LRI - Cross-Site
Infirmary Close
Leicester
LE1 5WW
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