Research Nurse (XR06) inLeeds inLeeds PUBLISHED FRI 17 JAN 2025

Expected Shortlisting Date:

14/02/2025

Planned Interview Date:

25/02/2025

The Respiratory Research Team is recruiting!

The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Respiratory research portfolio is looking for a clinical Research Nurse.

It is a full time post (1.0WTE), with a permanent contract .This post will be based at St James University Hospital.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Respiratory Research Portfolio including recruitment, data collection and governance of the trials. This is in addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standard and compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements and local and national guidance and legislation .

The successful candidate will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct and delivery of research.

If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated, individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Respiratory team.

The post-holder will work as part of, and be supported by a well-established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research to deliver high quality clinical care to patients during their participation in both interventional and observational studies. The post will cover both the inpatient and outpatient settings with the caseload varying in size and complexity according to the trial portfolio.

Once trained, you will have responsibility for leading on a portfolio of clinical research studies. You will be tasked with liaising with clinical teams to recruit eligible patients, deliver clinical interventions (including dosing) and conduct tests according to specific study protocols. You will support junior members of staff within the team and act as a champion for research within the clinical areas.

You will also be responsible for study follow up, data entry, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high levels of quality assurance and data integrity.

The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) the Research Delivery Network Yorkshire and Humber (RDN,Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required.

About us

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the

Raspatory Research Portfolio, under the leadership of the

Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP. Working effectively with the immediate and

broader multidisciplinary team (MDT), being responsible for ensuring that high

standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety and patient satisfaction is to a very

high standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and

national guidance and legislation.

The post holder will support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP, Principle

Investigators and associated multidisciplinary colleagues in the planning, scheduling,

conduct, recruitment, patient care, support and data collection required for all studies

within the department. They will be responsible for developing their own clinical

practice, maintaining competencies (related to the research portfolio) and where

appropriate taking delegated responsibility for the clinical elements of studies in line

with Trust policies and study protocols.

Working effectively and proactively with agreed external agencies and collaborative

partners, the individual will adhere to agreed study pathways and processes to

derive accurate and robust data capture, and ensure pharmacovigilance is

maintained.

The post holder will be involved in ensuring that research undertaken within the

department safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted within the

confines of ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research, EU directive, UK

Governance Framework and other relevant UK legislation pertaining to the conduct

and delivery of research.

The post holder will act as a role model developing the research team and ensuring

effective management of the department in the absence of the Senior Research

Nurse/Midwife/AHP.

During exceptional times of need, you will contribute to clinical service, as agreed

with the Matron for the CSU and in line with the Trusts escalation policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) (RN Adult for adult areas, RN Child for childrens

areas) Midwife or HCPC registered AHP or Clinical Research Practitioner

registered to the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)

Recognised post-registration qualification in specialty

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable)

Experience

Significant post registration experience

Experience of computer database and administration

Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and

management colleagues

Experience of dealing with highly complex situations

Experience of providing and receiving highly complex information

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Time management skills

IT skills

Knowledge

Insight into clinical specialty

Insight into clinical research specific issues

Standards of professional practice

Personal Attributes

Professional and patient focused

Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

CORE BEHAVIOUR AND SKILLS

Highly developed communication skills

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Research awareness

Leadership skills

Team player

Ability to act professionally at all times

Understanding and acting upon change

Ability to use own initiative

Teaching skills

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Understanding of the local and national nursing research agenda

Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks

Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies

Understanding of organisational structures

Understanding of the National and local research agenda

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Leadership

Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in providing leadership to the

research team

With the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife help provide clear leadership for the

multidisciplinary team ensuring standards are maintained and patient safety

assured.

Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients

Deliver a positive patient experience

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency

plans available

Assist in the line management of the research team, including individual and team

performance, attendance, management and workforce planning

Support the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP to investigate and respond to

accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events

Support the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope

Raise and respond to concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong

doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.

Deputise for Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP in their absence

Clinical Research

To assist the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP with the generation, upkeep and

distribution of clinical research protocols within the CSU

To take delegated responsibility for the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of

clinical research studies, ensuring that participants receive high standards of patient

focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines,

policies and the trial protocol throughout their participation.

To provide on-going advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to

their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent

and to maintain a supportive role throughout the trial.

Ensure that you obtain and maintain high levels of understanding in relation to the

clinical and delivery of the research studies that you support.

To assist in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and

monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.

To coordinate trial investigations, treatments and procedures according to trial

protocols and professional body the person in post belongs to.

Help obtain ethical and local approval for projects.

Liaise with, and prepare submissions, for the Trust Research & Innovation

department (R&I) for new clinical trials and provide annual updates of trial activity

Word processing standard letters and other communications as appropriate

To accurately collate data on relevant trial pro-formas within a pre-determined

timeframe and respond to data queries.

To liaise with representatives from pharmaceutical commercial companies and

prepare data for monitoring by these representatives.

To accurately and promptly report and document Serious Adverse Events, or

Reactions, to the relevant clinician, Sponsor and authorities within the required

timelines, ensuring any interventions or modifications are carried out.

To accurately report and document Adverse Events, or Reactions, and ensure any

modifications required as a consequence are carried out.

Assist in the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters or

scientific presentation

To perform clinical tasks when required for research purposes. (Included

venepuncture and central line access for Registered Nurse/Midwife)

To process, store and despatch blood, urine and other biological samples according

to trial protocols and Trust policies and guidelines.

To assist other members of the team in providing when necessary 24 hour support

and advice for Phase I, II, III and pharmacokinetic studies

For registered Nurses/Midwifes: To safely administer trial medications in adherence

to Trust policies and research protocols. To educate patients and their carers with

regards to trial medications particularly when medications require home self-administration

Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the on-going

development of the department.

To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication

channels with other key personnel and internal and external partner departments.

To take an active role in education and training of various groups with regards to

specific trial requirements and clinical research in general.

To take an active role in regional research networks.

To act in an advisory capacity for regional or national groups if required.

To fulfil the requirements as directed by the registration body the person in post

belongs to (for example: Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care

Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration)

To observe the confidentiality of patient information at all times, in accordance with the

Data Protection Act and local information governance policy.

To be conversant with cardiac arrest, major incident and fire procedures as they relate

to your local clinical area and the wider Trust.

To be conversant with and adhere to all clinical protocols, local departmental and

Trust protocols.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service

demands or patient need.

To be actively involved in any Patient and Public Involvement initiatives

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable

adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies

Actively promote and use The Leeds Improvement Method to improve quality and

safety of the service.

Maintain an active knowledge of the Trusts clinical and research IT systems