Research Nurse

To assist the clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility forresearch and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard totheir participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informedconsent.To assist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated byTrust and Departmental protocols.To assist the clinicians with protocol development and ethical approval.To assist in the analysis of data and preparation of reports for presentation andpublication.To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits in accordance with study protocols,including co-ordinating special tests in other departments, collection of data, coding,data entry and patient supportTo carry out treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to predeterminedprotocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administering ofintra-venous drugs and vital sign recordingTo report on a regular basis to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department forprofessional support and guidance.To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted inaccordance with the agreed protocolsTo maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies andprotocols and in accordance with the Research Governance FrameworkTo ensure that all data is collected and managed accuratelyTo carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimensaccording to protocol requirements and follow up appropriately on alert valuesTo be involved in the education of patients and their various aspects of their diseaseTo ensure that patient safety is paramount in all procedures that take place for trialpurposesTo ensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completedaccurately and efficiently in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH GCPGuidelines.To work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and scope of professional conductTo have sufficient computer skills for the handling and management ofcomputerised dataTo keep up to date with relevant medical literature, developments in clinicalresearch methodology, monitoring and local regulatory and ethical requirementsTo attend research network meetings, attend courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical researchTo participate in the education and development of staff/students, e.g. clinicalsupervision and ensure that all personnel are adequately informed about, andcomply with all details of the trials.To participate in the education and development of student nurses.The post holder will be expected to work clinical shifts in a ward environment ifnecessary