Research nurse

Role specific responsibilities include

Work independently and as part of the wider team to ensure the successful delivery of academic and commercial research studies. Identify and recruit eligible participants into research studies including clinical trials. Obtain written consent in line with ethical and legal frameworks prior to their involvement in any study activity, avoiding coercion, and advocating for patients to allow them to make informed decisions based on sufficient information about the study in question. Manage participants' study visits in accordance with the relevant protocol, ensuring cover by the Principal Investigator (PI) or sub-investigators for the study. Ensure participant treatment aligns with study protocols, and where accidental deviations occur, these are documented and reported immediately. To ensure investigation medicinal products (IMPs) are received, stored and administered or disposed of in line with the study protocol and pharmacy manuals. To ensure the collection and handling of biological samples, including blood, is in accordance with the lab manual and study requirements. To keep accurate, contemporaneous records of clinical events. To accurately collect data and transcribe them into electronic data collection platforms as relevant to the study, ensuring fidelity of the original information. To record any adverse events that occurs during the time a participant is involved in a study, following the protocol, and ensuring participant safety by clinical escalation as needed and reporting to the relevant Principle Investigator or sub-investigator. To act as a contact point for any study participants or their families if needed. Follow the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines at all times. Liaise with study sponsors, the regional research delivery network, other research teams and regulatory bodies as needed. Maintain high quality, auditable documentation.

Professional responsibilities

Practice in according with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour (The Code). Maintain professional registration and attend to continuing professional development activity. Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal. Adhere to safeguarding, infection control, and governance policies. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.