Research Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The main objective of the Research Sister is to support the implementation and delivery of research studies in accordance with The International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP) The post-holder will work with a cohort of Ophthalmology patients with all Chief Investigators, ensuring each study is efficiently run, meeting all clinical, ethical and financial targets.(and will enable understanding of key areas that affect patient's response to disease, including response to treatment and disability, and generate novel research findings with potential for key impact on day-to-day care.)

Co-ordinate and conduct clinical research with local investigators, for investigator led, national, international and commercial studies

Review each trial protocol and identify resource implications for the Eye Research Group Oxford and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Be involved in the co-ordination, preparation and submission of research proposals to the local research ethics committee and the Trust Research and Development Department, as appropriate

Co-ordinate and conduct allocated clinical trials utilising knowledge in clinical trial research methodology, pharmacology and critical appraisal

Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to relevant regulatory guidelines (GCP) and ensuring sponsorship, REC/HRA approval, Trust approval and Indemnities are in place.

Be involved in planning, implementing and delivering care for patients taking part in clinical trials in so much as it interacts with the research protocol.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Facilitate the communication links with other disciplines and departments, including the Research and Development department, external research support organisations, statisticians, and randomisation services.

Demonstrate autonomy, as well as the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, in identifying and meeting the needs of patients, their families and the ERGO staff.

Maintain the skills necessary for the care of patients with ophthalmic disease/conditions

Maintain awareness of current advances in Ophthalmology treatments, research and nursing practice and use this knowledge to maintain high standards of care for patients.

Demonstrating skill at interpreting complex clinical information, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care in collaboration with other senior nurses / medical staff.

Being accountable for the documentation of trial data according to relevant regulatory guidelines (GCP) and ensuring sponsorship, REC/HRA approval, Trust approval and Indemnities are in place

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