Clinical Research NurseinBrightoninBrightonPUBLISHED FRI 8 NOV 2024

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and knowledgeable nurse who works well as part of a team to join our experienced clinical research team. The team is based at Brighton General Hospital which will involve travel across East and West Sussex where you will be delivering research to our patient population.

This post is to facilitate and support research activity with clinical teams in the Trust. Focusing on research studies adopted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). They will collaborate with key personnel to co-ordinate research studies with the respective clinical team(s) and collaborate with organisations outside the Trust to support our research activities. The post holder will have and/or will develop specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical research. They will facilitate high standards of care and promote continuity of care of participants engaged in clinical research studies. The post holder will be required to identify participants wishing to take part in research studies, facilitate participation, undertake consent procedures, data collection and data management. Clinical responsibilities will include the care of participants in clinical research studies and day-to-day management of research studies. Governance responsibilities will include the adherence and reporting on research governance requirements. The post holder will provide education and support to colleagues involved in research

Co-ordinate and monitor the care of participants in clinical research as follows.

Initiate and identify potential participants for clinical research.

Determine eligibility of potential participants.

Ensure all pre-study tests are undertaken, and results obtained and recorded.

Act as a participant's advocate when receiving informed consent for children and adults.

Provide direct patient care when required with appropriate training and expertise.

Be responsible for accurate documentation in patients' medical notes.

Set up and maintain study site files in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

Participate in looking for future NIHR studies and submitting expressions of interest.

Be accountable for the timely and accurate documentation of research study data in accordance with all relevant regulations and legislation.

Assist in the maintenance of research study databases.

Establish and maintain links with other hospitals, healthcare professionals and other agencies involved in the management of clinical research.

Engage in all appropriate Mandatory and Statutory training.

Engage in all appropriate role specific training, for example GCP.

Participate in the induction of new staff.

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