Research Nurse Band 7

at  Liverpool Heart Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

To provide leadership and management for the Research Nurse Team, and other associated staff working on clinical trials at the trust. The post holder will also lead on research studies and clinical trials, supporting the implementation of the research and innovation strategy within the trust. The post holder will liaise and work with internal and external stakeholders to assess the feasibility of conducting the research and problem solve to facilitate a wide range of research across the organisation. Furthermore, they will have a crucial role in assessing the commercial portfolio and ensuring contracts are costed effectively for the delivery of all activity as well as support and provide advice and leadership on LHCH (Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital) sponsored trials.
Senior Research Nurse
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision ‘to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation’.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Lead and Supervise all aspects of study initiation for clinical trials for the Trust.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug development and management in clinical trials
Accountable for the nursing and of research projects
Responsible for submissions to research ethics committees
Advising specialists in the field on the application of research
Dissemination and publication of research findings
Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
Liaison with sponsor companies and multidisciplinary research teams
Ability to give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress
Good project Management skills
To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trials and in-house studies
Plan and implement duty roster for the team of Research Nurses
Engage in and find workable solutions to systems troubleshooting
Provide coordination and direction in the development of data management methodologies and standard operating procedures (SOPS)
Monitor data completion and data quality for clinical trials
Evaluate and review high level study reports to confirm accuracy in data reporting for data monitoring and study committees
Develop and monitor study timelines and key deliverables in clinical trials in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare and present written reports for presentation at relevant Trust committees including research and innovation committee and divisional governance committees.
Attend update calls and respond to inquiry emails for site reporting and to support requests for clinical trials.
Support Principal Investigators in all aspects for clinical trial delivery
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of, and patient recruitment to, all studies within the speciality.
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 the agreed protocols.
To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D polices and protocols in accordance to the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
To priorities research activity as necessary thus ensuring recruitment targets are met
To ensure that all data is collected and manged effectively and accurately
To co-ordinate all designated clinical research studies as directed by the lead clinician to ensure recruitment targets are met.
To initiate, organise and manage novel clinical research and audit projects within the speciality (retrospective and prospective) under the supervision of the lead consultant, including where appropriate, negotiation of research funding, development of protocols, ethical committee application, data presentation at meetings, recruitment, questionnaire completion, clinical measurement, statistical analysis and preparation of papers for publication.
To identify, screen, interview patients and recruit them into the appropriate studies.
To assist with informed consent process, ensuring the patient is fully informed prior to participation in the study.
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 and efficiently in accordance with HRA NMC and EU Directive (ICH-GCP) guidelines
To report to the Head of R&I for support
To lead and support other Specialist Nurses within the speciality
To work closely with the Head of Research Governance
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 of clinical research
To attend relevant research meetings such as the Research and Innovation Committee
To assist in the analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation and publication
To understand the relevance of research to health care delivery and be able to identify research problems within the speciality
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 ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about and comply with all details of the trials