Professional Responsibilities To work within the scope of your professional code of conduct To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness including clinical supervision. To conduct research in accordance with relevant guidelines such as ICH GCP Guidelines, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Research Governance Framework in order to protect the research participants and quality of each study. To attend courses, meetings and conferences as deemed relevant To ensure that the RDN wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care of care to all those who come in contact with the service. Clinical To organise workload to ensure that the interest of the research participants are met. To prioritise patient safety and accurate data collection in line with GCP principles To work within and monitor the standards of care as defined in the research protocols, policies and procedures of the East of England (EoE) RRDN to ensure adherence to and delivery of high-quality service. To contribute to the development of policies and procedures of the RRDN and within NCH&C, to ensure that clinical practice is underpinned by current best practice. To support the safe administration of treatments and drugs given within the context of a clinical trial. To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol. With appropriate training, to take clinical samples for studies, and ensure the processing and storage and dispatch of biological samples meets the requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured. To maintain effective communication with research participants their relatives/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary teams To ensure data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements in appropriate study documentation. Research To ensure all projects are approved at Primary Care level and are in receipt of Research Ethical favourable opinion, before patients are approached with research projects. To become familiar with each research protocol and its application in practice including procedures and documentation to ensure safe and accurate conduct and recording within the study. To identify, screen and recruit eligible participants into research studies according to specific protocols and guidelines. To co-ordinate recruitment for a local portfolio of health and social care studies across participating sites. To provide information, education and support to clinical/non-clinical team members, regarding research studies. To facilitate the informed consent process ensuring the following is accounted for: The participant (and significant others) fully understands the nature of the research trial. The participant is aware that entry into the trial is voluntary and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice. The participant is aware of any extra procedures required by the trial. The consent form is completed accurately and filed as required. To disseminate up to date information, protocol amendments etc to personnel working on research projects. To be responsible for monitoring trial data/accrual in research studies and uploading to EDGE system in a timely manner. To identify barriers to recruitment to studies and ensure that the Primary Care Research Manager is aware of them. Identify and implement action/plans as required. Decisions and judgements To make clinical and professional autonomous decisions on a daily basis To provide clinical and professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team. To make an assessment of the subjects condition to establish if necessary the appropriate action and future participation in the study. To act in the best interest of the research participants to ensure their rights are upheld when identifying screening and recruiting participants into trials/research studies To recognise that freedom to act is guided by precedent and clearly defined protocols and procedures and codes of conduct in accordance with CCG and EoE RRDN policies, NMC Code of Conduct, ICH GCP, Research Governance, EU Clinical Trials Directive, Mental Capacity Act, and Data Protection Act. Communication To liaise closely with other EoE RRDN Research Nurses and Network Facilitators within and across the localities To liaise with key identified personnel and support services within NCH&C To provide information and education about research in the Trust and EoE RRDN and its research projects to interested parties. To communicate with research participants, their relatives/carers and with the multi-disciplinary team involved in the provision of care associated with the research study. To communicate effectively with all stakeholders. To work as an effective team members with the aim of maximising participant recruitment to NIHR adopted studies within time and target. Other To attend Trust and EoE RRDN meetings as required To attend meetings relating to specific research projects as necessary. To assist with the creation of relevant Trust research training packages. To cover duties of other Research Nurses when required. To undertake any other duties, which may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and needs of the service.