Job overview
Employed as a Research Nurse to facilitate the research pathway for participants in clinical trials. Will be directly involved in:
Øassessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits
Øcollection and documentation of accurate data and record of care if appropriate.
Øprovide support for a range of research studies and be expected to be flexible to work across a broad portfolio
assist in the recruitment & retention of participants
·Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework
·Work collaboratively with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and experience
·The Research Nurse will be an integral member of the STRONG Group working closely with the Senior Research Nurse, Erica Puri and the Operations Manager, Laura Chiverton
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits.
· - Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions.
-Accurately document & report information relating to patient care and research data collection.
· - Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulations and Trust policies/SOPs.
· -Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance
· - Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up including completion of feasibility requests, as required
· -Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments
-Communicate complex and sensitive information relating to participants involvement and care, to carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotionalevents.
· -Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture.
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Working for our organisation
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