Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 9QP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0441 |
Summary
As a Research Nurse within respiratory the Research Nurse will manage and co-ordinate specific trials and take responsibility for the trial. They will use their skills and knowledge to achieve this to the highest standard and complete the following for their research studies. The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols ensuring research safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines. They will work alongside the Principle Investigators and the research team delivering high quality research using clinical expertise, professional advice, educate the multi-professional team, patients and carers. A personal caseload of clinical trials and patients will be managed independently with minimal supervision. 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 Undertake 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 patients notes after study closure Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated time frames to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting Maintaining and updating study specific site files Notify General Practitioners of their patients involvement in a clinical trial Observe patients and monitor treatment/toxicity side effects; escalating findings accordingly To maintain Professional Accountability for nursing research practice at all times.Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance Provides education and support for patients in research trials. Work with the lead clinician to evaluate clinical trial proposals, identifying potential patient populations and evaluating cost implications of the trial Participate in set-up/initiation/monitoring visits, site audits and study close-down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and regulatory authorities Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations Demonstrates commitment to the role of patient advocate for patients considering or participating in clinical trials To provide mentorship and supervision for other research professionals and staff within and outside the department Act as a resource for ward based nurses wishing to undertake research once competencies have been achieved Responsible for assisting with the completion of study costing templates along with assisting with invoicing and the recovery of income for commercial research as per financial contract agreement As a new post holder, training will be provided for the key aspects of this role, and a period of induction identified, however, the post holder will be expected to take advantage of opportunities to upgrade their skills and to attend meetings and workshops to enhance their knowledge.