Job summary
Would you like to be part of a dynamic team supporting patients to be involved in innovative, experimental medicine clinical trials? Working with patients and colleagues both internally and externally, the role of the National Institute of Health and Care Research Lancashire Clinical Research Nurse (NIHR LCRF) Research Nurse is to provide clinical expertise and leadership in the set up and delivery of early phase clinical trials.
The NIHR Lancashire CRF is one of only 28 dedicated facilities within England funded to deliver innovative, early phase (phase I/II) experimental medicine clinical trials and the only centre in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Working with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster University; University of Central Lancashire and other CRFs we have a strong portfolio of trials in our priority areas of Cancer, Neurosciences (including dementia) and Mental Health. The NIHR LCRF Research Nurse is fundamental to the development and delivery of this portfolio.
Training is essential to ensure patients are safe when part of an early phase clinical trials. The LCRF provides a comprehensive training programme to all staff to make sure all our patients are cared for safely and to the highest standards. We learn from other CRFs nationally to ensure all team members have access to a thorough package of training and development so they can expertly deliver the innovative clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
The role of the NIHR Lancashire CRF (LCRF) Research Nurse is to set-up, deliver clinical trials, in a variety of disease areas, and support, and be an advocate, for patients that are part of these trials. Following a strict protocol this involves carrying out a variety of clinical procedures, collecting clinical data and inputting this into various electronic systems.
Working with colleagues within the LCRF team, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHD Foundation Trust and external organisation the LCRF research nurse will provide strong leadership to implement Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to all aspects of trial set-up and delivery. They will need to have strong communication skills, both verbally and written, to ensure patients are cared for to the highest of standards and for the effective set-up and delivery of LCRF clinical trials. Communicating with a variety of experts internally and externally is a key element of the role.
The role will require evening, night, and weekend work to support the growing LCRF portfolio of early phase clinical trials.
Training is a key to the delivery of these complex trials. The role requires staff to actively participate in all aspects of training and disseminate key information to colleagues and students. The role requires active engagement with students on placement within the facility to showcase the importance of research in patient care.
About us
We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Lancashire Clinical Research Facility Manager and LCRF Senior Sister in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within the LCRF, clinical departments, services or teams.
- Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
- Assist and support the LCRF Manager and Senior Sister in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
- Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- To participate in education and training of junior staff
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
- Facilitate the delivery of highly specialised clinical trials in coordination with the principal investigators and departments in different disease areas of research.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Degree in Nursing / or equivalent post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional education
Desirable
- GCP certificate
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of CTIMP trials
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a clinical research nurse
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Understand the clinical research process
- Good Clinical Practice Training
- Experience of leading a team and taking charge on shift
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT