Ensure care to patients is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and the research protocol Co-ordinate the care of own case load of clinical trial / research patients in addition to oversight of junior team members caseloads Work unsupervised in all areas related to clinical trials and research studies and supervise the work of junior team members. Attend Multi-disciplinary Meetings, and appropriate clinics, to assess volunteers/patients for eligibility for research and recruit new patients, to act as a resource to the members of the MDT. Communicate information regarding clinical decisions to patients, carers and the MDT as required. Ensure that trial specific clinical investigations / procedures are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and maintain safety in the trial. Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers. Take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses and act as a resource to ensure they optimise their clinical research skills and potential. Assist in the education and support of other health care professionals to enable them tocare for patients participating in clinical trials or other research studies. Respond to change in line with the needs of the service For further details of the role please see the attached job description.