Clinical Research Nurse / Practitioner

The DREEAM Research Team have a vacancy for a Band 5 Research Nurse to join in conducting and delivering research across the emergency, acute care and critical care department at NUH.
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with strong clinical skills to broaden their career into a research role. Our main requirement is that you have some emergency or critical care experience and bags of enthusiasm for research and evidence-based care in the NHS.
Successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of all of our research projects, so the workload is varied, fast paced and rewarding. Our nurses also take overall responsibility for the conduct of specific studies including feasibility planning, regulatory approvals and providing training and promotion of projects to clinical colleagues. We work closely with the DREEAM Education Team to ensure research is embedded into clinical care.
We are a small team with big ambitions requiring flexibility and an ability to work effectively in unfamiliar environments. You will have an opportunity to contribute to planning your rota whilst ensuring adequate and safe cover, with respect and consideration of colleagues. You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients within your care, coordinating your work with others.

Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
This position also requires some cross-site working, although your main base will be QMC. Our team is responsible for the 'research care' of inpatients in a variety of wards and departments beyond ED and ICU, which may continue throughout their hospital stay and beyond.
You will be proactive in problem solving and decision-making and able to establish good relationships with Trial participants to ensure their safety, and the generation of high-quality research data.
You will be required to display exemplary accuracy in data collection, record keeping and attention to details in delivering complex protocolised care. Our team's commitment to inter-disciplinary and collaborative working requires you to have exemplary inter-personal skills, independence and professional self-confidence in making decisions. The successful applicant will have regular opportunities to present at conferences. We also encourage continued professional development and will expect the successful applicant to take ownership of this., Administer, co-ordinate and manage the collection of data relating to ongoing clinical studies in the portfolio.
Screen, identify, recruit and follow-up appropriate patients for clinical studies.
Demonstrate excellence and professionalism in all modes of communication: in writing, in person, via telephone and using 'new' media.
Demonstrate initiative and competence in all clinical procedures undertaken independently and when assisting medical staff.
Carry out and/or monitor all trial-related and other research clinical care procedures for research participants to the highest safety standards in line with the protocol & trust policies and procedures.
Demonstrate keyboard, word processing and database skills, adapting to the required needs of specialist and trial-specific systems.
Perform trial and other research procedures competently and in accordance with local Trust policies e.g. ECG, sample processing, pregnancy testing, venepuncture, I.V cannulation.
Ensure that the processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to ensure safe handling and quality.
Take responsibility for seeking consent from patients and relatives and/or provide support to medical colleagues in doing so.
Liaise with clinical research associates involved in specific clinical trials and report any concerns or safety problems to the appropriate authority.
Maintain accurate records and other documentation appropriate to the individual trials.
Take responsibility for groups of research patients in specific trials to coordinate all aspects of their participation.
Contribute to the efficient set-up of new clinical trials as required and take the role of lead nurse on individual trials to improve continuity and effectiveness.
Ensure all trials are carried out in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines.
Represent at investigator meetings and research conferences associated with clinical trials and as an advocate for NHS research and evidence-based care.
Ensure G.P.s are informed of, and updated on their patients' participation in clinical trials in the portfolio where required.
Ensure that the rights, dignity and confidentiality of research participants and their families are protected at all times.
Actively maintain and promote effective communication within the department, the multi-professional team, patients and their families and other departments or organisations within the trust and network. Be a committed and supportive member of our research team.
Take responsibility for ensuring safe keeping and archiving of all data from clinical studies in line with relevant legislation and local guidance.
Prepare for and facilitate trial monitoring by sponsors and regulatory authorities as required.
Assist in audit inspections and demonstrate knowledge of the audit process as a resource for clinical colleagues.
Adhere to COSHH, Health and Safety, infection control and relevant Trust policies and procedures, actively supporting all staff to comply with these requirements.
Ensure all members of the multi-professional team are aware of the clinical trials through formal and informal teaching.
Keep abreast of developments in clinical trials research in order to carry out the role effectively and competently.
Adopt a proactive approach to ensuring your own education and demonstrate a commitment to the development of the skills, knowledge and confidence of colleagues.
Assist in the induction and education of all members of the multi-professional team in the research process, details of specific trials and act as a general resource on research matters when required.
Adopt a professional and patient-centred approach to prioritising workload and demonstrate effective strategies for managing the care of research patients and their families.
Demonstrate excellence in carrying out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards when applicable.
Report to medical and/or senior nursing staff on the condition and progress of patients.
Demonstrate excellence in carrying out trial-specific procedures / techniques in accordance with trial protocols and standard operating procedures.
Contribute towards maintaining an environment conducive to learning and development.
Contribute towards ensuring that research influences practice and education.
Maintain a proactive attitude to patient safety and ensure the prevention of harm to yourself, your patients and your colleagues including the timely and independent use of trial, research and all standard local safety reporting systems.
Identify personal objectives, reflect on progress and formally revise a personal development plan annually, in order to enhance their contribution to the department using the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
Following individual performance management, liaise with the clinical and research lead nurses in agreeing how identified training and development needs are to be met.
Ensure that your own practice is kept updated, using an acceptable model of clinical supervision.
Take every opportunity to expand your practice and knowledge in line with the principles contained with the NMC document "The Code" (2018).
Represent the Research & Innovation research teams across and beyond NUH by displaying exemplary standards of behaviour and professionalism.
Ensure that the elements contained within the NMC's document "The Code" (2018) are adhered to by yourself and others, in particular those relating to professional accountability.
Contribute to meeting the Directorate and Trust Strategic Objectives, Targets & Annual Plans for research delivery.

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We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH., Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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