Development Research NurseinLeicesterinLeicesterPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Research & Innovation department at Leicester's Hospitals, as a research nurse for the respiratory research unit at GGH.

The purpose of the Research Nurse post is to equip the post holder with the relevant skills and knowledge to perform independently as a research nurse and to become a competent member of a research team. The post is designed for those keen to develop research skills and experience to enable career progression.

The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition they need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detail, have good time management skills and be flexible. not be fixed.

To work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.

The post-holder will be allocated to a specific research clinical area. Travelling across UHL 3 sites will be required.

Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialties will be available. The post-holder may be required to work in other research areas across UHL if service needs arise.

This post will predominantly be a Monday - Friday office hours however may need flexibility depending on the study requirements.

- Organisation of any necessary tests and investigations as detailed within the protocol.

- Sample preparation (e.g. blood, urine, tissue and faecal samples): retrieval, centrifuging, pipetting, slide making and preparation for storage, liaising with the hospital and external laboratories when appropriate.

- Maintaining logs of stored samples and freezer temperatures.

- Maintaining adequate stock levels of sample kits.

- Organising the logistical aspects of diagnostic specimens, packaging, and shipment, including handling of dry ice.

- Organising and completing follow up assessments including toxicity, Quality of Life assessments and telephone assessments.

- Resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.

- Archiving all study related material including patient's notes after study closure.

- Reporting and submitting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) from this site within stipulated timeframes to sponsor organisations and the Research and Innovation Office.

- Tracking Serious Unexpected Event reporting

- Maintaining and updating study specific site files.

- Notifying General Practitioners of their patient's involvement in a clinical trial.

About us

• Manages a personal caseload of clinical trials and patients with supervision/mentoring from Principle Investigators/senior research nurses/research nurses.

• To ensure all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines.

• To act as a full member of the team with supervision by assisting in the implementation and maintenance of research projects.

• To educate other staff as to the responsibilities of the role and function of the research nurse and disseminate information on specific studies.

• To maintain Professional Accountability for nursing research practice at all times

• Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance

• Provides education and support for patients in research trials

• With supervision, work with the lead clinician to evaluate clinical trial proposals, identifying potential patient populations and evaluating cost implications of the trial.

• Work with the R&I Co-ordinator to ensure all clinical trial documentation has appropriate ethical committee and Trust approval providing feedback to the lead clinician and research directorate.

• With supervision participate in set-up/initiation/monitoring visits, site audits and study close-down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and regulatory authorities.

• Provide on-going audit reports as required by the trial protocols and Research & Innovation department/ethics committee.

• Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.

• Demonstrates commitment to the role of patient advocate for patients considering or participating in clinical trials

• Act as a resource for ward based nurses wishing to undertake research once competencies have been achieved.

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