Research Nurse
The appointee’s main responsibilities will include providing senior skilled nursing care to ensure the safe and efficient running of research studies within the designated facility. This includes ensuring the research has full approval to proceed; screening and recruiting participants, collecting data and data entry. The appointee will also identify barriers to recruitment and assist in finding solutions to overcome these.
The role requires the development and maintenance of clinical practice skills and competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV and oral drug administration, Spirometry, small airways testing, bronchial provocation testing, analysis of blood samples, vital signs measurements, Basic Life Support and other advanced skills as required for specific studies.
The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and will ensure that such research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines for research.
To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.
Organisation of any necessary tests and investigations as detailed within the protocol.
Sample preparation (e.g. blood, urine, tissue and faecal samples): retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, slide making and preparation for storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.
Undertaking high risk clinical duties (advanced therapies)
Maintaining logs of stored samples and freezer temperatures.
Maintaining adequate stock levels of sample kits.
Organising the logistical aspects of diagnostic specimens, packaging, and shipment, including handling of dry ice.
Organising and completing follow up assessments including toxicity, Quality of Life assessments and telephone assessments.
Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations
Archiving all study related material including patient’s notes after study closure.
Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.
Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting
Maintaining and updating study specific site files.
Notifying General Practitioners of their patient’s involvement in a clinical trial.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Bourne Job title: Clinical Nurse Manager Email address: michelle.bourne9@nhs.net Telephone number: 0116 258 3770
Emma Parker, emma.parker81@nhs.net
