Senior Research Nurse - Clinical Research Facility (CRF) B6

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role: You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• Deliver, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, a high standard of care to study participants recruited to, and for the duration of the studies
• Act as lead nurse for an agreed number of studies within the CRF with responsibility for study management and study specific staff training, ensuring compliance with the protocol, sponsor and CTU SOPs, clinical trial regulations, research governance and GG&C policies
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with the research team, a recruitment plan to identify, consent and retain study participants
• Contribute to the on-going development of the CRF with identified key responsibilities whilst also assuming responsibility for clinical area and staff when required
• Maintain accurate records of study specific information using traditional paper records, GG&C electronic patient management systems or web-based study specific IT systems and provide accurate reports to CRF management system, sponsor and Principal Investigator as required

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility supports high quality clinical research across multiple hospital sites including the QEUH/RHC, GRI, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. Our agile team provides comprehensive support to investigators delivering a wide range of studies, from commercial CTIMPs to complex academic research
• We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Research Nurse to join our expanding team in Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley
• This role is central to delivering high recruiting and complex clinical studies across our sites, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality participant care
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30
• This is a fixed-term post for 2 years

Key responsibilities

Professional:

• At all times maintain a professional manner with patients, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Practice within the legal and ethical framework established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation to ensure patient care is of a consistently high standard and in the patient's best interest
• Develop in the role by using evidence based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following PREP guidelines
• Conduct clinical research in accordance with the current research regulatory and governance requirements
• Develop and maintain an understanding and knowledge of the legal, ethical and professional issues surrounding the informed consent process for clinical trials
• Comply with Data Protection legislation at all times
• Understand and comply with NHS GG&C and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures

Clinical / specialist knowledge:

• Assess, plan and prepare a safe environment to conduct study visits to ensure a high standard of care is delivered by utilising personnel, clinical experience and organisational skills
• Provide a high standard of nursing care to patients and volunteers participating in research projects and clinical trials ensuring other members of the team are fully trained and supported
• Organise and manage study team workload to ensure protocol compliance, objectives and the interest and safety of the patients or volunteers are fully met
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research protocol, clinical interventions and procedures involved, ensuring study procedures comply with the research protocol and trial design
• Utilise advanced research skills to carry out study specific procedures ensuring patient safety is maintained
• Act as a role model through the provision of professional leadership and demonstration of competent and effective practice within the research team
• More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First Level Registered Nurse with significant, current and relevant acute clinical experience is essential
• Ability to demonstrate competencies in relation to experience with evidence of highly developed clinical and technical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, ILS, IV drug administration and 12 lead ECGs
• Experience of working in both academic and commercial research is desirable
• Experience demonstrating the post holders ability to lead a clinical research or comparable project e.g. audit or clinical effectiveness, including the management of staff and resources
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development, educated to degree level (or working towards)
• Knowledge of current research regulations and governance requirements
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team with key responsibilities within the team
• Motivated and able to demonstrate excellent team management skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills/ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload across different clinical areas and clinical trials to meet project timelines
• Ability to use IT systems proficiently including Microsoft Office, electronic patient management systems and web-based technologies
• Evidence of highly developed current clinical and technical skills in the clinical setting

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Research Nurse manager, Barbara McLaren

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.