About this role
Job summary
Richmond Medical and Whitefield HC are looking for a Research Nurse/AHP (Allied Health Professional). For 15 hours over 2 to 3 days per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our supportive and dedicated Practice Team. Richmond Medical Centre is also a linked surgery with Whitefield Health Care at Nelson, the Research Hub is based in Accrington within the Acorn Primary Care Health Centre.
We have a lead Principal Investigator, a GP with a special interest in developing our research offering to our local practice populations, by providing the opportunities to take part in clinical research trials that can enhance and improve patient outcomes.
The successful applicant will work as part of the team, within the Primary Care Medical Practice setting, with the research administrator to develop our research portfolio, and deliver services from this unit and our linked surgery. This will include being the key contact for patients enrolled on clinical trials, ensuring optimal communication and high standards of patient care in accordance with the principles of GCP.
The linked practices are committed to delivering customer focused services by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism, respect, and dignity. An expected part of this role is to complete Good Clinical Practice and other courses that may be required for this role.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Primarily work under the supervision of the Lead Principal Investigator (GP) to agree appropriate studies and play a key role in the day-to-day running of clinical research.
Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering the clinical research, monitoring, tracking and sharing this information with the practice team.
Working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients key point of contact.
About us
Richmond Medical and Whitefield HC are forward looking practice's committed to offering high quality patient care whilst providing a friendly, supportive and enjoyable place to work. Our team comprises GPs, ANP, Pharmacists, a highly experienced nursing team, and a supportive management and admin team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key attributes required for this role
Excellent customer service skillsThe ability to communicate information regarding the research opportunities to patients and be supportive to them during the recruitment process.Excellent planning and organisational skills are required for onboarding new recruits to the trials and meeting all the required elements of multiple projects at once.Proficient in record keeping and accuracy of recording information to the studies own software package that may have unique requirements for various cohorts of patients for the same study.To carry out clinical duties as required to meet the needs of the study.To liaise with the team to complete elements of the study that may not be part of the AHP/Nurse roleTo create/provide a robust system to report to the team on a monthly basis, an outline of the study, patient numbers recruited and each element of the study that has been completed and submitted.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Must be car driver
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration Relevant diploma / degree Basic computer Literacy, use of spreadsheets are an advantage Research methods education Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable criteria Knowledge of the Emis Medical System and searches Phlebotomy Good Clinical Practice
Desirable
Previous experience in a clinical speciality Phlebotomy Evidence of innovative practice, organisation or change management
Experience Essential
Experience in Phlebotomy
Desirable
Desirable Experience working in primary care (GP) with good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload Experience using computers and EMIS Good clinical practice in research
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.
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 Richmond Medical
Address Acorn Primary Healthcare
421 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 1RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://richmondmedical.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)