Generic Research Nurse Band 6

at  Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials and in-house studiesin the relevant field. To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, and patient recruitment to, all studies assigned toyou as a generic research nurse. To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with theagreed protocols. To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and inaccordance with the Research Governance Framework.Senior Research NurseResearch Nurse To prioritise research activity as necessary thus ensuring recruitment targets are met.
To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately To co-ordinate all designated generic clinical research studies as directed to ensure recruitment targetsare met. To identify, screen, interview patients and recruit them into the appropriate studies. To assist the study doctor in the informed consent process, ensuring the subject is fully informed priorto participation in the study. To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including coordinatingspecial tests in other departments, collection of data, coding, data entry, and patient support.
To carry out clinical procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols,including clinical examination of patients, venepuncture, venous cannulation, vital signs and ECGrecording/interpretation. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocolrequirements and follow-up appropriately on alert values. To be involved in the education of patients with regard to various aspects of disease within the speciality. To ensure that the patients health and safety are paramount in all procedures that take place for trialpurposes.
To report and record any adverse events as dictated by Trust and Departmental protocols To ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately andefficiently in accordance with NMC and EU Directive (ICH GCP) Guidelines. To report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department for professional support andguidance. To use a computer for entry of research data To co-operate with and support other Research Nurses within the department. To keep up-to-date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinical research methodology,monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirements.
To attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects ofclinical research. To attend research meetings as required. To understand the relevance of research to health care delivery and be able to identify To develop the skills of other staff by identifying needs through observation and ensuring participation,practice and relevant education. To participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g.
clinical supervision and ensurethat all personnel are adequately informed about and comply with all details of the trials. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

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