About this role
Job summary
The Research Nurse will work collaboratively within a team working on both commercial and non-commercial research studies within a flexible research workforce covering a 7 day 24 hour service..
We are looking to recruit and experienced nurse within the speciality of Cancer to move across Oncology / Haematology. You do not need to be experienced in research although advantageous, however a strong clinical background knowledge in cancer is a essential requirement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder holds responsibility for supporting the research delivery team in the co-ordination, recruitment, care and monitoring of research subjects at the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The care of research subjects is carried out in accordance with current research governance and legislation.
The post holder will work closely with the senior research nurses and clinical lead in the completion of comprehensive documentation required by the Ethics Committees - local and national, for ethical review and approval of the research study.
The post holder adheres to Departmental and Trust policies, established health professional procedures and practices and research laws and national guidance.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 and have approximately 900 beds.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Research Nurse will support programmes for recruitment, enrolment, screening and retention of research subjects in accordance with protocol and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice standards. The Research Nurse will support the team in the planning and implementation of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators. The Research Nurse will contribute to appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data, in accordance with the research protocol. TheResearch Nurse maintains complete source documentation and Site Investigators File for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies. The Research Nurse maintains liaison on a regular basis with the Chief Investigator for the duration of the study. In addition he/she may be required to attend ongoing presentations and lectures to maintain knowledge base of developments within the field of the Study. TheResearch Nurse collaborates with Investigators, Regulatory Bodies and Ancillary departments. The Research Nurse maintains good liaison with research subjects using excellent communication skills by telephone or face to face, in either hospital or community setting, keeping documented evidence of the same. The Research Nurse represents and promotes the objectives of the research study to internal/external constituencies appropriately. TheResearch Nurse will support the team in planning and organising complex study programmes and interventions using efficient workflow schedules and maintains accurate documented evidence of the same. The Research Nurse has a responsibility for explaining clinical aspects of the study to the patients involved in the study within their frame of competence with the support of the research and clinical teams. The Research Nurse requires knowledge of the research process to enable him/her to undertake high quality research, equality and equity to patients.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Achieved minimum grade C GCSE in English & Maths Graduate in relevant speciality or registered healthcare professional
Desirable
Completed post graduate training in relevant area Good Clinical Practice in Research training
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience of working in an NHS setting with patients/service users Ability to interpret medical notes for research purposes
Desirable
Awareness of research governance and legislation Experience of working on research studies in a clinical setting
Skills and Ability Essential
Good IT skills Database Management Skills Confidence to work across different areas including clinical areas. Professional Manner Flexible, adaptable & collaborative working style Good attention to detail Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work flexible patterns 24/7 as required Ability to travel / stay overnight at conferences / training
Desirable
Clinical skills including research sample processing, venepuncture, IV drug administration & ECG
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)