Research Nurse (Xr06)

Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date: 14/02/2025 Planned Interview Date: 25/02/2025 The Respiratory Research Team is recruiting!
The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion.
We have several research specialities and the Respiratory research portfolio is looking for a clinical Research Nurse.
It is a full time post (, with a permanent contract .This post will be based at St James University Hospital.
The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Respiratory Research Portfolio including recruitment, data collection and governance of the trials.
This is in addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standard and compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements and local and national guidance and legislation .
The successful candidate will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Respiratory team.
The post-holder will work as part of, and be supported by a well-established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research to deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation in both interventional and observational studies.
The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.
Once trained, you will have responsibility for leading on a portfolio of clinical research studies.
You will be tasked with liaising with clinical teams to recruit eligible patients, deliver clinical interventions (including dosing) and conduct tests according to specific study protocols.
You will support junior members of staff within the team and act as a champion for research within the clinical areas.
You will also be responsible for study follow up, data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance and data integrity.
The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) the Research Delivery Network Yorkshire and Humber (RDN,Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.
About us Research is at the heart of our Trust.
LTHT is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments and interventions for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.
Our Research and innovation CSU are very supportive in the development of individuals and has a proactive Research Academy that offers an extensive programme of education and training .
The respiratory team is very supportive, and the patients are central to everything we do.
I also take pride in looking after my teams wellbeing and ensuring that where possible we have the flexibility to promote a healthy work life balance.
Our five Trust values are part of what make us different.
They have been developed by our staff.
They are: - Patient-centred - Collaborative - Fair - Accountable - Empowered Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the Raspatory Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
Working effectively with the immediate and broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation.
The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies within the department.
They will be responsible for developing their own clinical practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line with Trust policies and study protocols.
Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is maintained.
The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.
The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP.
During exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child for childrens areas) Midwife or HCPC registered AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered to the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Recognised post-registration qualification in specialty Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable) Experience Significant post registration experience Experience of computer database and administration Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Experience of dealing with highly complex situations Experience of providing and receiving highly complex information Skills Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Time management skills IT skills Knowledge Insight into clinical specialty Insight into clinical research specific issues Standards of professional practice Personal Attributes Professional and patient focused Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team CORE BEHAVIOUR AND SKILLS Highly developed communication skills Time management skills Organisational skills Research awareness Leadership skills Team player Ability to act professionally at all times Understanding and acting upon change Ability to use own initiative Teaching skills CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of the local and national nursing research agenda Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Understanding of organisational structures Understanding of the National and local research agenda PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leadership Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in providing leadership to the research team With the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife help provide clear leadership for the multidisciplinary team ensuring standards are maintained and patient safety assured.
Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients Deliver a positive patient experience Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available Assist in the line management of the research team, including individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce planning Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Support the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Deputise for Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in their absence Clinical Research To assist the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP with the generation, upkeep and distribution of clinical research protocols within the CSU To take delegated responsibility for the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of clinical research studies, ensuring that participants receive high standards of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and the trial protocol throughout their participation.
To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent and to maintain a supportive role throughout the trial.
Ensure that you obtain and maintain high levels of understanding in relation to the clinical and delivery of the research studies that you support.
To assist in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.
To coordinate trial investigations, treatments and procedures according to trial protocols and professional body the person in post belongs to.
Help obtain ethical and local approval for projects.
Liaise with, and prepare submissions, for the Trust Research & Innovation department (R&I) for new clinical trials and provide annual updates of trial activity Word processing standard letters and other communications as appropriate To accurately collate data on relevant trial pro-formas within a pre-determined timeframe and respond to data queries.
To liaise with representatives from pharmaceutical commercial companies and prepare data for monitoring by these representatives.
To accurately and promptly report and document Serious Adverse Events, or Reactions, to the relevant clinician, Sponsor and authorities within the required timelines, ensuring any interventions or modifications are carried out.
To accurately report and document Adverse Events, or Reactions, and ensure any modifications required as a consequence are carried out.
Assist in the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters or scientific presentation To perform clinical tasks when required for research purposes.
(Included venepuncture and central line access for Registered Nurse/Midwife) To process, store and despatch blood, urine and other biological samples according to trial protocols and Trust policies and guidelines.
To assist other members of the team in providing when necessary 24 hour support and advice for Phase I, II, III and pharmacokinetic studies For registered Nurses/Midwifes: To safely administer trial medications in adherence to Trust policies and research protocols.
To educate patients and their carers with regards to trial medications particularly when medications require home self-administration Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the on-going development of the department.
To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication channels with other key personnel and internal and external partner departments.
To take an active role in education and training of various groups with regards to specific trial requirements and clinical research in general.
To take an active role in regional research networks.
To act in an advisory capacity for regional or national groups if required.
To fulfil the requirements as directed by the registration body the person in post belongs to (for example: Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration) To observe the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and local information governance policy.
To be conversant with cardiac arrest, major incident and fire procedures as they relate to your local clinical area and the wider Trust.
To be conversant with and adhere to all clinical protocols, local departmental and Trust protocols.
Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need.
To be actively involved in any Patient and Public Involvement initiatives Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times.
Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies Actively promote and use The Leeds Improvement Method to improve quality and safety of the service.
Maintain an active knowledge of the Trusts clinical and research IT systems Person Specification Skills & Behaviours Essential Independence Autonomy Capable of lateral thinking IT Skills Time management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Implementation of good clinical practice Clinical Research Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas and RN Child for childrens areas), Midwife or HCPC AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner registered (including registration to AHCS) Post registration qualification in specialty Desirable Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Research qualification ( certificate/MSc in clinical research Non-Medical Prescribing (in some specific roles this may be an essential requirement for Registered Nurses and Midwife) Other criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post Willing to undergo training as necessary Recent professional development Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Experience of computer databases and administration Knowledge of clinical research specific issues Desirable Relevant clinical experience Research Experience