Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Stroud, GL6 0DQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A0437-25-0002 |
Summary
Job Overview To co-ordinate and manage clinical research projects alongside the Research Lead GP, collaborating with key primary care personnel and working collaboratively with all practices in the group. The role is to will supporting practices to increase their engagement and participation in suitable primary care studies. Improving the delivery and development of each practice research portfolio through identification of suitable participants, co-ordination, recruitment, performance and maintenance of study documentation. Particular proprieties for 2024/2025 are to set up research studies at Five Valleys Medical Practice and breaking into commercial research. To ensure any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of research participants and is conducted to ICH Good Clinical Practice. Key Stakeholders: Severn Health Research Collaboration (Prices Mill Surgery, The Willow Tree Practice and Five Valleys Medical Practice) Primary Care Colleagues and clinical staff involved in research NIHR CRN Research Delivery Managers and other Managers within the Clinical Research Network Other research staff across support departments Study Sponsors Core Responsibilities To support the practices in the facilitation of efficient, safe and participant focused research To contribute to the recruitment of the local portfolio of clinical research studies To demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle of a research project from inception to study close out supporting all clinical protocol related tasks to include: o accurate data capture in nursing and medical notes o accurate transfer of source data to case report form o monitoring of toxicity o recording and reporting of adverse events o accurate procedure for blood collecting for pharmacokinetics studies To work with GP practice team members to screen, identify and recruit patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and having an understanding of the clinical patient pathway. To support the safe planning and care of patients according to the clinical trials protocol, being aware of signposting to relevant clinical specialists when required. To work in according to good clinical practice and research governance standards for clinical research studies. To recognise and report concerns raised if research deviates from the study protocol or the study design conflicts with legal requirements. To support the informed consent process ensuring the following is accounted for: o The potential research participant fully understands the nature of the clinical trial. o The potential research participant is aware that entry into the trial is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any point. o The potential research participant is aware of any additional procedures required by the clinical trial. o Supports potential participant through the consent process. o The consent form is completed accurately and filed as required. o Demonstrates an understanding of the need to identify issues which may impact on the process of gaining informed consent, planning and resolving these issues. To receive, handle, analyse and resolve data queries promptly. Directing unresolved/clinical queries to appropriate team member(s). To supply data as required to sponsor, principle investigator and research teams. To identify barriers to recruitment and seek support in developing an action plan. To promote their clinical research portfolio to clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and the wider NHS. To coordinate a caseload of clinical research study participants working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teams supporting treatment, assessment and follow up as required by the protocol. To ensure research study specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations. To support the recording and reporting serious adverse events that may occur to the patient and ensuring processes are in place to capture such events. To oversee the safe prescribing and administration of treatments that are given in the context of the clinical trial as required. To provide on-going information and support to research participants. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical research study participant. To be able to respond to patients/carers telephone calls (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and empathetically. To reassure patients/carers regarding arrangements made. To manage the workflow of the Research Assistant.