Research Nurse

To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trialswithin the research specialityTo be responsible for the day-to-day management of, patient recruitment toresearch studiesTo work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of a research teamTo ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conductedin accordance with the agreed protocols.To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policiesand protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework.To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accuratelyTo contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of all clinical trialswithin the research specialityKnowledge of clinical research including issues on ethics, law, drug developmentand management in clinical issuesPartly responsible for submissions to research ethics committeesMaintaining overall standard of care for patients at all timesEducational and developmental roleAbility to give advice on the organisation and management of research in progressLiaison with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams

To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility forresearch and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard totheir participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informedconsent.To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated byTrust and Departmental protocols.To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval.To assist in the analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation andpublication.To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols,including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding,data entry and patient supportTo carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to predeterminedprotocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering ofintra-venous drugs and vital sign recordingTo report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department forprofessional support and guidance.To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted inaccordance with the agreed protocolsTo maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies andprotocols and in accordance with the Research Governance FrameworkTo ensure that all data is collected and managed accuratelyTo carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimensaccording to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert valuesTo be involved in the education of patients and their various aspects of their diseaseTo ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trialpurposesTo ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completedaccurately and efficiently in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH GCPGuidelines.To work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and scope of professional conductTo have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management ofcomputerised dataTo keep up to date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinicalresearch methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirementsTo attend research network meetings, attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical researchTo participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinicalsupervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about, andcomply with all details of the trials.To participate in the education and development of student nurses.The post holder will be expected to work clinical shifts in a ward environment ifnecessary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Qualifications

Essential: - RGN; - Current NMC registration; - Attendance of recent short courses and/or study days on research

Desirable: - 1st level degree or studying towards; - Research Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Previous experience within the research speciality; - Appraisal and interviewing skills

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences

Skills

Other