Stroke Research Nurse

at  Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be responsible for recruiting to, and following up, patients in trials and studies adopted by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). Key responsibilities will include supporting and coordinating a broad research portfolio, ensuring trials are set up and managed in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and local Research & Innovation (R&I) requirements.
Expected to attend thrombolysis calls in A&E, attend ward rounds and multi-disciplinary meetings to help identify participants suitable for entry into trials. The post holder is expected to work as part of a team and at times autonomously, ensuring research governance and patient safety are prioritized at all time.
As a qualified nurse, the post holder may be delegated the responsibility for preparation/administration of trial drugs and will work closely with within the wider nursing team to ensure all drug administration and other clinical nursing responsibilities are both in line with the trial protocol and Trust procedures and guidelines.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Stroke Research Manager and wider team to manage a number of trials, ensuring trial protocols and governance are strictly adhered to, managed within EU clinical trial directives in accordance with ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) and ensuring a duty of care to the patient and their families
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team meetings
• Be aware of and on occasion (if trained and delegated the duty) participate in the informed consent process
• Support and help coordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure
• Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to minimise the risk of cross-infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids including blood products
• Be aware of and report any side effects as outlined in the protocol

Maintain adequate patients’ records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patient’s medical and nursing notes
Be responsible for accurate completion of Case Report Forms delegated to them.
Responsible for the collection, co-ordination and computerisation of data generated from the clinical trials
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Portfolio Management and Development

• Review trial protocols and support Research Manager to identify resource implications for site
• Liaise with the clinical trial lead, medical team/sponsor organisation to co-ordinate the on-study treatment and patient follow up
• Liaise with Clinical Trial Set Up staff to help assist in the set-up of trials on site
• Assist in completing submissions to Research & Development departments of relevant sites
• Process amendments and disseminate information to relevant departments
• Ensure that accrual data is reported to the Sponsors as required
• Provide information to allow for invoice to be raised for payments where appropriate
• Build strong professional relationships with other departments in order to promote a good working environment
• Participate in the presentation of research findings within the Trust
• To report adverse incidents and near misses in line with Trust policy
• Support the Clinical Trial lead to maintain a dialogue of progress with the Clinical Trials Manager, lead trial consultant and lead investigator
• Attend monthly portfolio performance review meetings, identify and act on issues
• Provide cover when necessary for annual leave, study leave, sick leave

Professional Development and Leadership

• Support the development and implementation of strategies to increase patient recruitment and promote profile of stroke research
• To innovate and contribute to the development of network wide clinical and research policies and procedures
• To support the Stroke Research service’s goal to accrual targets for both CLRN and commercial trials and to take action to address any shortfalls
• To implement strategies and systems for quality assurance
• Attend the training programmes and other relevant education and training days as agreed in development plan
• Attend investigator meetings and conferences when required
• Takes personal responsibility for own professional growth, keep up to date with professional development and research and to undertake an annual appraisal (internal performance review) to identify personal objectives and development needs
• Prepare posters/research papers for meetings, conferences and publications.
• Represent the research team at local and national forums
• Participate in service development
• Support other members of the team
• Manage and ensure adherence to trust policies throughout the team

General
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

AT KING’S WE ARE A KIND, RESPECTFUL TEAM:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work
Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed
Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
All employees must hold an ’nhs.net’ email account which will be the Trust’s formal route for email communication.  Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed
Safe Guarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;
attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
familiarising themselves with the Trust’s processes for reporting concerns
reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
This job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. For example, supporting urgent Public Health studies as required in accordance with national directives. Periodic review will occur in order to adapt and develop the role according to the service needs and hospital policies

• Work in conjunction with the Stroke Research Manager and wider team to manage a number of trials, ensuring trial protocols and governance are strictly adhered to, managed within EU clinical trial directives in accordance with ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) and ensuring a duty of care to the patient and their families
• Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team meetings
• Be aware of and on occasion (if trained and delegated the duty) participate in the informed consent process
• Support and help coordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trial closure
• Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to minimise the risk of cross-infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids including blood products
• Be aware of and report any side effects as outlined in the protoco