Liver Research Nurse

An exciting opportunity has become available with the vibrant Liver Research Team at King's College Hospital for a band 6 clinical research nurse. As a member of the Liver Research team, you will be based at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill. The Liver Research team at the Institute of Liver Studies has an impressive portfolio covering a wide range of studies, including observational cohort studies and interventional trials (phase 1-3) for various liver diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced clinical research nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and conducting clinical research activities, such as participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the team of liver research nurses to deliver the non-commercial trials and commercial trials within the portfolio, in accordance with the principles of GCP. This will include important trials with a national profile in liver diseases that are both challenging and interesting. The successful candidate will be expected to manage participants throughout the research pathway and assume administrative responsibility for allocated projects, including study and data management activities under the supervision of the senior research nurse.

You will interact with all relevant members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that all research-related activity is undertaken with patient safety as a key priority and that all projects are delivered efficiently, with adherence to time and target.

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential qualities in the successful applicant. Knowledge of related diseases is desirable. For this post, you must demonstrate the ability to manage your own workload, understand clinical trial activity and GCP, and complete trial documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and professionals to ensure service delivery.
• Assist in screening patients suitable for entry into clinical trials.
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.
• Assist in consenting, randomising, and allocating treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trial entry, coordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results, and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.
• Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical trials.
• Coordinate the collection of blood samples required as part of the clinical trials and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.
• Support the administration of trial drugs, be aware of and report any unusual side effects.
• Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented.
• Responsible for accurate completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Collect, coordinate, and computerise data generated from the clinical trials.
• Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme.
• Implement and adhere to the principles of GCP as set out in the Clinical Trials Regulations.
• If appropriately trained, keep up to date with current practices for cannulation and phlebotomy.
• Act as a resource for liver-based research.

Portfolio Management and Development

• Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
• Set up and maintain the TMF/ISF with essential documents.
• Help organise initiation meetings.
• Liaise with the medical team/sponsor organisation regarding on-study treatment and follow-up of patients.
• Ensure CRFs are completed accurately and timely.
• Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol.
• For network trials, ensure accrual data is uploaded onto the NIHR CRN portal.
• Liaise with other departments and wards to promote a good working environment.
• Inform appropriate medical personnel and departments of the clinical trials portfolio.
• Participate in the presentation of research findings.
• Report adverse incidents and near misses via the Trust's incident reporting form.
• Coordinate multi-centre trials where appropriate.

Training and Development

• Attend relevant training programmes and education days.
• Attend investigator/initiation meetings and conferences when required.
• Maintain awareness of current advances in hepatology treatments and nursing practice.
• Disseminate research by assisting in the preparation of posters/research papers.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification
Essential

• Nursing Degree Adult RN
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration qualification

Research Experience
Essential

• Previous clinical research experience
• Previous post-registration/post-graduate experience within the Liver department

Desirable

• Previous liver nursing experience
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships

Skills and competencies
Essential

• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform basic clinical skills
• Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

• Report writing and presentational skills
• Ability to work across boundaries with multidisciplinary staff

Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
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