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The function of a clinical research nurse is to support a portfolio of cardiovascular clinical studies in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals for the Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence.
The post-holder will:
- Assist senior research staff in the day-to-day running of research projects, caring for research patients, and liaising with other departments and external agencies.
- Obtain informed consent for research projects, including genetic research, ensuring the following is accounted for:
- The patient (and significant others) fully understand the nature of the clinical trial.
- The patient is aware that entry into the trial is voluntary and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice.
- The patient is aware of any extra procedures required by the trial.
- The consent form is completed accurately and filed as required.
- Collect and process blood and other samples from patients for research projects.
- Maintain and regularly update databases on patients records and outcomes, including associated administrative tasks such as writing to patients or their medical teams
- Assist in the management, coordination, organisation and implementation of basic science and clinical trial protocols in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation/ Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP). This would be for both non-commercial and commercial studies
- Use appropriate manual and computerized systems, and ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all study records, including the backing up of data.
- Supervise and assist in the development of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Facilitate effective communication of complex study information with all relevant research personnel, including medical, nursing, administrative, and pharmacy staff.
- Identify strategies and take responsibility for the recruitment of patients into clinical studies at the RBHT to which you are allocated.
- Identify barriers to recruitment to trials and ensure that the site PI and Research Office are made aware of them. Identify and implement action/plans as required.
- Ensure that clinical trial protocols are adhered to.
- Ensure that you and the teams on the clinical trials to which you are assigned are working according to GCP, HTA, and research governance standards for clinical trials.
- Supply data as required to the RBHT Research Office and the South London CRN regarding progress of clinical trials.
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 research nurse to join the cardio-oncology team at Royal Brompton Hospital. This is a newly created post to support cardio-oncology research projects within the new centre of excellence of cardio-oncology at Royal Brompton Hospital. You will work closely with the cardio-oncology consultants and clinical nurse specialist along with the wider research team at Royal Brompton.
The function of a clinical research nurse is to support a portfolio of cardiovascular clinical studies in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals for the Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence. You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials, be directly involved in the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and in the collection and documentation of accurate data.
The post-holder will:
- Assist senior research staff in the day-to-day running of research projects, caring for research patients, and liaising with other departments and external agencies.
- Obtain informed consent for research projects, including genetic research, ensuring the following is accounted for:
- The patient (and significant others) fully understand the nature of the clinical trial.
- The patient is aware that entry into the trial is voluntary and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice.
- The patient is aware of any extra procedures required by the trial.
- The consent form is completed accurately and filed as required.
- Collect and process blood and other samples from patients for research projects.
- Maintain and regularly update databases on patients records and outcomes, including associated administrative tasks such as writing to patients or their medical teams
- Assist in the management, coordination, organisation and implementation of basic science and clinical trial protocols in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation/ Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP). This would be for both non-commercial and commercial studies
- Use appropriate manual and computerized systems, and ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all study records, including the backing up of data.
- Supervise and assist in the development of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Facilitate effective communication of complex study information with all relevant research personnel, including medical, nursing, administrative, and pharmacy staff.
- Identify strategies and take responsibility for the recruitment of patients into clinical studies at the RBHT to which you are allocated.
- Identify barriers to recruitment to trials and ensure that the site PI and Research Office are made aware of them. Identify and implement action/plans as required.
- Ensure that clinical trial protocols are adhered to.
- Ensure that you and the teams on the clinical trials to which you are assigned are working according to GCP, HTA, and research governance standards for clinical trials.
- Supply data as required to the RBHT Research Office and the South London CRN regarding progress of clinical trials.
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 research nurse to join the cardio-oncology team at Royal Brompton Hospital. This is a newly created post to support cardio-oncology research projects within the new centre of excellence of cardio-oncology at Royal Brompton Hospital. You will work closely with the cardio-oncology consultants and clinical nurse specialist along with the wider research team at Royal Brompton.
The function of a clinical research nurse is to support a portfolio of cardiovascular clinical studies in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals for the Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence. You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials, be directly involved in the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and in the collection and documentation of accurate data.