Research Nurse

As a Research Nurse, you will recruit and support participants, conduct

home visits across London to collect biological samples and study data, and

ensure participants are followed up in line with study protocols. You will

maintain accurate research documentation, coordinate with collaborating sites

and laboratories, contribute to study logistics, and work closely with a

multidisciplinary research team to deliver high-quality clinical research.

Clinical Research

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Work with the Principal Investigator (PI),

Senior Research Nurse, Pandemic Preparedness Research Theme leadership team,

research technicians and collaborating sites to coordinate and deliver HOPPER

and other research studies in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical

Practice (GCP).

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Prepare, assemble and quality-check

self-sampling kits and clinical packs for use in research studies.

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Coordinate participant recruitment, enrolment

and follow-up across recruiting sites, including reviewing eConsent, monitoring

participant progress, and ensuring protocol adherence throughout the study.

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Conduct research visits, including home visits

where required, obtaining informed consent where delegated, collecting

biological samples (including blood and other relevant specimens), and ensuring

their safe transport and processing in accordance with study protocols and

applicable regulations.

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Support the maintenance of regulatory and

ethical approvals, including liaising with the Health Research Authority (HRA),

Research Ethics Committees (RECs), and processing protocol amendments and other

study documentation.

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Review medical records and collect, record and

maintain accurate clinical, microbiological and epidemiological research data

in electronic databases and study systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR, GCP

and local governance requirements.

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Maintain essential study documentation and

coordinate regulatory submissions, including preparation and submission of

protocol amendments and other documentation to the Health Research Authority

(HRA), Research Ethics Committees (REC) and other relevant regulatory bodies.

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Monitor study progress and participant

recruitment, maintaining accurate study records and providing regular updates

to the Senior Research Nurse/Study Coordinator and research leadership team.

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Support quality assurance activities by

identifying potential issues with study conduct, participating in audits and

monitoring visits, and ensuring compliance with the Research Governance

Framework, GCP and all relevant regulatory requirements.

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Manage study resources effectively, including

maintaining adequate stocks of study equipment and consumables.

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Develop and maintain effective working

relationships with collaborators, research teams and clinical staff, promoting

awareness of translational research and supporting delivery of research across

the HPRU and collaborating organisations.

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Contribute to the analysis, dissemination and

communication of research findings, including preparing reports, presentations

and scientific publications where appropriate.

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Participate actively in laboratory meetings,

seminars, training and continuing professional development, maintaining an

up-to-date knowledge of respiratory infections and pandemic preparedness

research.

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Contribute to HPRU public and patient

involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities and support wider research

engagement initiatives.

Patient/Participant Care

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Undertake participant sampling procedures,

ensuring participant safety, comfort and protocol compliance.

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To demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and

sensitivity in dealing with participants/patients/relatives and colleagues,

maintaining good relations. This will include the provision of information and

support to relatives/carers as appropriate

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To demonstrate awareness and compliance with

Imperial College London and other participating organisational policies,

procedures, guidelines, and standards always. This will include identification

of risk (clinical, health, safety, and security)

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To ensure appropriate training is gained to

ensure the safety of patients/participants before, during and after a procedure

is carried out (i.e. taking blood samples). To treat all patients with dignity

and respect throughout the procedure and to identify any Adverse Events/

Serious Adverse Events ASAP to the medical team/PI/CI/Study Co-ordinator

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To act as patient advocate in line with the

Research Governance Framework and GCP guidelines

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Maintain and update own clinical expertise and

contribute as a role model to ensure the delivery of nursing care is at the

highest possible level to meet participant needs

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Develop tools to improve the quality of the

service

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Ensure that study documentation is maintained to

the highest standard, including electronic records, and conforms to the

Research Governance Framework, GCP guidelines and General Data Protection

Regulation (GDPR)

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Supporting the study team in the preparation and

submission of research ethics and regulatory applications

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To promptly report Adverse Events to the Senior

Research Nurse/Study Co-ordinator according to study protocols

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Undertake relevant training for electronic

information systems required to ensure study flow.

Professional and Educational

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To participate in and contribute to the academic

programme of seminars and staff meetings in the locality

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To maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge

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Act as a resource for colleagues in relation to

all aspects of clinical research

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To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of

Respiratory Infection research-related articles

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To undertake relevant research-related training,

such as GCP training and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of research

governance regulations

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To comply with all relevant research

regulations, e.g., the Human Tissue Act, Data Protection Act, UK Policy

Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice

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Continue your own professional development,

keeping up to date with current practice

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Maintain links with other research nurses and

clinical nurse specialists within Imperial College London and the UK Health

Security Agency (UKHSA) to share knowledge and provide mutual support

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Develop personal and professional knowledge

through study, critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking

with other health professionals locally and nationally.

Leadership/Managerial

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Participate in the management of the study team,

including delegation of work on a day-to-day basis for junior and/or

non-permanent staff

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Be the named nurse responsible and undertake an

independent leading role for their team on the day, ensuring that relevant

protocols are adhered to and that participants are recruited in a timely

fashion

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To anticipate the daily needs arising within

their teams and act accordingly

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To actively participate in organising the teams

and logistics daily

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Actively participate in the development of the

study and local protocols

Other

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Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate

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To ensure that the views of research

participants are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon

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Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery

Council Code of Professional Conduct

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To always maintain patient confidentiality

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To work flexibly across Imperial College London,

UKHSA and collaborating research sites in London

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The ability to work out of hours from time to

time

Clinical Responsibilities

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The post holder will be expected to take

additional responsibilities appropriate to their level of experience and

expertise

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If necessary, the post holder will hold an

honorary clinical contract with the appropriate NHS Trust/s and the UK Health

Security Agency (UKHSA).

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