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Cardiovascular Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 04 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £32,332.00 to £38,205.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32332.00 - £38205.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2024 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N0039-24-0006 |
Summary
Service and professional responsibilities Coordinate and assist with the development of strategies to identify suitable participants for research studies, using clinical knowledge to identify the patient pathway. Facilitate and participate in informed consent procedures appropriate to patient age and understanding (within the boundaries of personal competency), demonstrating GCP principles and adherence to research regulations/University of Oxford SOPs. Coordinate and undertake participant study visits; liaise with participants, researchers and other members of the AMIIC team, demonstrating a high level of communication, organisational and clinical skill for the coordination and completion of study visits and study follow-ups in keeping with study schedules and targets. Competently perform a range of clinical research procedures as required by research protocols. This may include (but is not limited to); venepuncture, cannulation, vital signs, manual blood pressure, ECG recording, clinical samples and health questionnaires. Safely guide participants through the process of undergoing cardiovascular procedures, such as cardiac CT, ensuring that appropriate safety checks are in place and information and reassurance is given throughout. Provide and receive sensitive, complex information relating to participant involvement in research, ensuring general written and verbal information is clearly conveyed to patients and families regarding study objectives, scientific rationale, treatment investigations, side effects and follow-up. Attend study investigators meetings and network meetings where appropriate, feedback to sponsor on local site progress. Collect and process blood samples (preparing, centrifuging, aliquot and freezing), following designated training and competency, in line with study protocols and departmental standard operating procedures. Employ effective communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues both within the University, OUH Trust, and externally. Be accountable for any decisions and actions undertaken as a part of the role and use own professional judgement to identify when to escalate issues and seek senior support/guidance. Maintain high quality, accurate study data within study documentation, including electronic patient case report forms, ensuring that any adverse or unexpected clinically relevant events are reported in a timely manner and in accordance to the protocol. Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with Sponsor, ICH-GCP, and OUH NHS Trust/OU Adverse Events Reporting policies. Take responsibility for maintaining study site files, managing version control, organising monitoring visits and assisting with study invoicing and end of study archiving and close out, in line with the Universitys SOPs and guidelines for data protection. Be aware of and adhere to all locally agreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as supplied by the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, as well as the policies of the OUH NHS Trust where appropriate. Always behave in a manner that is professional, polite and kind, and that supports and promotes equality and diversity. Help to ensure that the environment of care is kept safe and compliant with OUH Trust and Oxford University standards for health and safety and infection control. Observe Oxford University Hospital and CV Med dress code when working clinically, as well as Oxford University protective equipment policies when working clinically. Training and Development Be responsible for own statutory and mandatory training and professional development; identify own competency and training objectives with the help of the Lead Research Nurse, and remain professionally up-to-date and in line with regulations for revalidation and appraisal. Maintain professional registration and development and undertake self-directed learning, attend training deemed appropriate by the Lead Research Nurse. To take responsibility for developing and sustaining knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC revalidation. This role requires an honorary contract with the OUH Foundation Trust, and the post holder is required to maintain mandatory training records as designated by the Trust. How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please address any covering letter to Members of the Selection Panel to reflect the inclusive nature of the Universitys diverse workforce Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement.