The Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner role is funded by the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) to help deliver our current portfolio of commercial studies and increase capacity within the Trust to attract more commercial research.
Working for our organisation
Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust provides high‑quality, safe, and compassionate care across the North West London Integrated Care System.
Responsibilities
* Obtain informed consent from participants for non‑CTIMP studies (observation and questionnaire) as instructed by the Principal Investigator within protocol parameters.
* Support participants in decision‑making, ensuring they understand the study and its requirements.
* Report all adverse events in line with the Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy.
* Ensure timely reporting to regulatory bodies and research networks.
* Maintain effective communication between PI, research, and clinical teams so that the study protocol is correctly implemented and governance standards are met.
* Ensure all trial equipment is calibrated and documentation retained.
* Perform all visits, observations, and clinical procedures (monitoring vitals, body measurements, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration) as per protocol.
* Undertake laboratory work: processing, packaging, storing and transporting samples.
* Provide ongoing support to patients and volunteers regarding trial participation.
* Update patient recruitment data in EDGE weekly.
* Incorporate protocol amendments into research practice promptly.
* Adhere to confidentiality of patient information in line with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations.
General Clinical Duties
* Assess, plan, and deliver high‑quality care and evaluate care options for patients.
* Deliver complex clinical care for patients within their area.
* Safely custody, maintain, and administer medication per Trust policy.
* Maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
* Provide evidence‑based clinical advice to staff and patients.
* Understand and implement clinical escalation procedures.
* Participate in organisational risk management and governance.
* Work effectively with colleagues to deliver care and support specialist functions.
* Monitor quality of standards of care in line with CQC and Trust objectives.
* Promote patient safety and implement falls prevention strategies.
* Take a lead role in the detection, management, and prevention of safeguarding issues.
* Stay aware of current professional and clinical developments.
Clinical Trial Set Up (CTIMPs and Non‑CTIMPs)
* Assess trial protocols and safety, regulatory and logistical issues.
* Contribute to feasibility meetings.
* Liaise with the R&D Governance Team to ensure all studies have HRA approval and capacity confirmation before commencement.
* Coordinate with NIHR Research Delivery Network and CRDC for trial pipelines.
* Apply knowledge of financial issues related to research and assist in detailed costing of studies.
* Identify and mitigate blockages to study set‑up with PI and R&D.
* Compile and maintain site files in accordance with ICH‑GCP.
* Support junior staff in preparing for and attending Site Initiation Visits.
Study Close Out
* Resolve all data clarification issues quickly.
* Assist with archiving study documentation in line with the Trial Agreement and ICH‑GCP.
Administrative Duties
* Maintain investigator site files and working files.
* Complete CRFs including eCRFs accurately.
* Set up and maintain study trackers.
* Manage and audit study amendments.
* Locate and track medical records.
* Participate in audit/monitoring visits.
* Manage filing of research materials such as laboratory and imaging reports.
* Complete annual monitoring study reports.
Resource Management
* Handle patient valuables and reimburse patient expenses incurred during participation.
* Ensure safe use, maintenance and storage of office equipment.
* Contribute to stock control and maintenance.
* Monitor that resources are fit for purpose and calibrated.
* Promote risk‑management processes as part of normal daily roles.
Training & Development
* Attend mandatory training and maintain research training log.
* Attend research‑specific training (e.g., GCP) and contribute to team meetings.
* Maintain and update research CV.
* Develop knowledge of GCP and EU clinical trials directive.
* Identify personal learning needs and seek clinical educational opportunities.
* Develop skills according to the RCN Competency Framework for Research Nurses (Band 6).
* Maintain own professional registration and CPD opportunities.
* Update appraisal and set objectives.
* Contribute to the education and development of junior and senior research assistants and student nurses.
* Provide local research information to staff and ensure governance compliance.
* Support trust‑wide teaching/training including GCP workshops and departmental updates.
* Encourage and develop nurse‑led research where appropriate.
* Support Lead Research Nurse and Delivery Manager in organising updates at relevant committee meetings.
Additional Information
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community. Candidates who do not meet the essential criteria will be automatically rejected. The Hillingdon Hospital will use the information provided primarily for the purposes of managing your employment within the Trust.
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