Job Summary
Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives. If you want to join this innovative and exciting specialty, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Clinical Research Delivery Associate Nurse in Team CARES (Cardiac, Anaesthetics, Respiratory, Surgery, and Stroke Research) within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The Cares Team predominantly coordinates the inpatient acute trials along with long-term follow-up of trial patients. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up. Our staff come from a variety of specialties and backgrounds to create a multidisciplinary research team working together to deliver research across Plymouth. We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with access to training and professional development and offer a full induction programme with ongoing mentoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.
For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact: Lorraine Madziva or Memory Mwadeyi Senior Research Nurses at memory.mwadeyi@nhs.net or lorraine.madziva1@nhs.net or call 01752 432644.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high-quality nursing care, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
2. Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
3. Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / policies.
4. Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.
5. Undertakes training, assessment and facilitation of peers and other staff as required.
6. To support Registered Practitioners in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
7. To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
8. To undertake rotational work within the department as required.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Please note that all communication will be electronic; please check your email account regularly. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Date posted: 21 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LH-A7006006
Job locations: Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park, 1 Roscoff Rise, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5FP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Adhere to standard operating procedures without direct supervision.
* Assist Clinical Trial Delivery Team in the delivery of UHPNT Research Portfolio.
* Demonstrate responsibility for own actions and awareness of own limitations.
* Using initiative daily in order to plan and effectively maintain individual diary and workload.
* Attention to detail and accurate record keeping of all patient visits.
* Flexible approach to work and can remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
* Clinical procedures of the role, venepuncture and cannulation, history taking, standard observations (height, weight, BP, RR, HR, Oxygen saturations, temp) disease-specific outcome measures, questionnaires, rated scales as required. Ensure that the results are interpreted and if required discussed with wider clinical team as needed.
* Support data collection that will assist the R&D department in high standards of GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
* Sample processing of clinical trial samples ensuring safe use of centrifuge and following procedures as defined by the trust.
* Data accuracy and IT skills are essential to this role and combining clinical skills with these demands can be mentally difficult. Undertaking data entry is a requirement for this role and can often require long periods of concentration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* GCSE's including English, Maths and Science at grade A-C/grade 4-9.
* Foundation degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate) or working towards).
* Proven evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable:
* Research Training (e.g., GCP, degree module, informed consent training).
* Teaching qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
* Clinical skills including venepuncture and cannulation or a willingness to undertake.
* Ability to collect accurate clinical measures including standard observations (BP, HR, RR, SPo2, Temp, Height, Weight, blood sugar).
* Understanding of ethical practice and patient confidentiality.
Desirable:
* Proven evidence of an interest in clinical trial delivery.
* Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice.
* Proven knowledge of Research Governance Framework and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential:
* Excellent time keeping.
* Good communication skills.
* Demonstrable experience in dealing with confidential patient information.
Desirable:
* Demonstrable experience of clinical research in an NHS or commercial pharmacy setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park, 1 Roscoff Rise, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5FP
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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