Development Research Nurse

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Research & Innovation department at Leicester's Hospitals, as a research nurse for the respiratory research unit at GGH.

The purpose of the Research Nurse post is to equip the post holder with the relevant skills and knowledge to perform independently as a research nurse and to become a competent member of a research team. The post is designed for those keen to develop research skills and experience to enable career progression.

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, have good time management skills and be flexible.

To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high-quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.

The post-holder will be allocated to a specific research clinical area. Travelling across UHL 3 sites will be required.

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.

This post will predominantly be a Monday - Friday office hours; however, flexibility may be required depending on the study requirements.

Main duties of the job

1. Organisation of any necessary tests and investigations as detailed within the protocol.
2. Sample preparation (e.g. blood, urine, tissue and faecal samples): retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, slide making and preparation for storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.
3. Maintaining logs of stored samples and freezer temperatures.
4. Maintaining adequate stock levels of sample kits.
5. Organising the logistical aspects of diagnostic specimens, packaging, and shipment, including handling of dry ice.
6. Organising and completing follow-up assessments including toxicity, Quality of Life assessments and telephone assessments.
7. Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
8. Archiving all study-related material including patient's notes after study closure.
9. Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.
10. Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting.
11. Maintaining and updating study-specific site files.
12. Notifying General Practitioners of their patient's involvement in a clinical trial.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

1. Manages a personal caseload of clinical trials and patients with supervision/mentoring from Principle Investigators/senior research nurses/research nurses.
2. To ensure all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines.
3. To act as a full member of the team with supervision by assisting in the implementation and maintenance of research projects.
4. To educate other staff as to the responsibilities of the role and function of the research nurse and disseminate information on specific studies.
5. To maintain Professional Accountability for nursing research practice at all times.
6. Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance.
7. Provides education and support for patients in research trials.
8. With supervision, work with the lead clinician to evaluate clinical trial proposals, identifying potential patient populations and evaluating cost implications of the trial.
9. Work with the R&I Co-ordinator to ensure all clinical trial documentation has appropriate ethical committee and Trust approval providing feedback to the lead clinician and research directorate.
10. With supervision participate in set-up/initiation/monitoring visits, site audits and study close-down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and regulatory authorities.
11. Provide ongoing audit reports as required by the trial protocols and Research & Innovation department/ethics committee.
12. Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
13. Demonstrates commitment to the role of patient advocate for patients considering or participating in clinical trials.
14. Act as a resource for ward-based nurses wishing to undertake research once competencies have been achieved.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the register with current NMC Registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of specialist training or willingness to undertake additional specialist/academic training.

Experience

• At least 1 year post-registration experience.
• Knowledge of good clinical practice and GDPR.
• Experience in clinical specialty - Respiratory medicine.
• Clinical research experience.
• Knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, including experience of the set up and performance management of clinical research studies.

Skills

• Ability to educate and support colleagues, patients and carers.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and to deliver results consistently to deadlines.
• Clinical skills including: ECG, Venepuncture, Canulation, IV drug administration.

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust