Research Nurse
Job summary
We require a nurse with (A&E / ITU) experience to undertake the role of a research nurse within the Acute Medicine Cluster. Experience in research would be advantageous but not essential.
The Research Nurse will work collaboratively within a team working on both commercial and non-commercial research studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7 day 24 hour service.
The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in the co-ordination, recruitment, care and monitoring of research subjects at the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The care of research subjects is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.
The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses and clinical lead in the completion of comprehensive documentation required by the Ethics Committees - local and national, for ethical review and approval of the research study.
Main duties of the job
1. The Research Nurse will support programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research subjects in accordance with protocol and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice standards. 2. The Research Nurse will support the team in the planning and implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.3. The Research Nurse will contribute to appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data, in accordance with the research protocol.4. The Research Nurse maintains complete source documentation and Site Investigators File for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies.5. The Research Nurse maintains liaison on a regular basis with the Chief Investigator for the duration of the study. In addition he/she may be required to attend ongoing presentations and lectures to maintain knowledge base of developments within the field of the Study.6. The Research Nurse collaborates with Investigators, Regulatory Bodies and Ancillary departments.7. The Research Nurse maintains good liaison with research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face to face, in either hospital or community setting, keeping documented evidence of the same.8. The Research Nurse represents and promotes the objectives of the research study to internal/external constituencies appropriately.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 and have approximately 900 beds.
Our main activities are:
- Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.
- Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
- Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.
- Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
- Community nursing and school nursing.
- Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
- Sexual health and family planning services.
- Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
- End of life and palliative care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To have a good knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level education and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications.
2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice as appropriate.
3. To provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients whilst attending patients in the community and within the hospital.
4. To work as part of the Trust research delivery team with a flexible approach to workload schedules .
5. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic.
6 To act as the patients advocate
7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and care to the patients.
8. To support the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
9. To have strong interpersonal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with empathy in potential sensitive, controversial situations with patients who have given written consent to participate in the trial to become research subjects.
10. Actively seeks to promote health by providing evidence based information in a sensitive, empathetic manner.
11. To have a personal duty of care in relation to the care and working knowledge of the equipment required for the research study.
12. To maintain accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems.
13. Ensure that monitoring and investigations required for the study are carried out within the time schedules documented and be able to work to tight deadlines with restricted time constraints.
14. Be able to propose changes within own area of practice and represent the research team or service.
15. To interpret medical records in order to judge whether a patient is suitable for a particular study.
16. To provide evidence of recent interest/experience in research and Continuing Practice Development.
17. Attend regular Research and Development departmental meetings and National Institute for Health Research meetings as required.
18. To participate fully in Divisional, Directorate and Speciality meetings, teaching programmes etc.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
- Achieved minimum grade C GCSE in English & Maths
- Graduate in relevant speciality or registered healthcare professional
- Completed post graduate training in relevant area
- Good Clinical Practice in Research training
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working in an NHS setting with patients/service users
- Ability to interpret medical notes for research purposes
- Awareness of research governance and legislation
- Experience of working on research studies in a clinical setting
Skills and Ability
- Good IT skills
- Database Management Skills
- Confidence to work across different areas including clinical areas.
- Professional Manner
- Flexible, adaptable & collaborative working style
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work flexible patterns 24/7 as required
- Ability to travel / stay overnight at conferences / training
- Clinical skills including research sample processing, venepuncture, IV drug administration & ECG
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
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/