Clinical Research Nurse: Trial Coordination & Patient Care

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent professional to support clinicians in trial eligibility assessments, patient education and data handling within a research setting.

The role covers protocol development, adverse event reporting, data processing, specimen handling and ensuring ICH GCP compliance while maintaining high standards of patient care. Ward shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in assessing patients/volunteers for eligibility in research and monitoring.
• Provide ongoing advice and information to participants to aid informed consent.
• Help report and record adverse events per Trust and Departmental protocols.
• Assist in protocol development and ethical approval procedures.
• Aid in data analysis and preparation of reports for presentation and publication.
• Coordinate patient visits per study protocols; arrange tests, data collection, coding and data entry.
• Perform procedures per protocol, including venipuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration; record vital signs.
• Report regularly to the Senior Nurse of the R&D department for guidance.
• Ensure all clinical research activity complies with ICH GCP and protocols.
• Maintain high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies.
• Ensure data is collected and managed accurately.
• Handle collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens per protocol.
• Participate in education of patients about their disease and trial aspects.
• Prioritize patient safety in all trial-related procedures.
• Ensure documentation and record-keeping comply with EU Directive and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Work within the N.M.C Code Of Conduct and professional conduct scope.
• Maintain computer literacy for managing computerized data.
• Stay updated with medical literature and developments in clinical research methods.
• Attend research network meetings, courses, and study days to stay current.
• Contribute to staff and student education, including clinical supervision.
• Educate and develop student nurses as part of the role.
• May work clinical shifts in a ward environment when required.

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent professional to support clinicians in trial eligibility assessments, patient education and data handling within a research setting.

The role covers protocol development, adverse event reporting, data processing, specimen handling and ensuring ICH GCP compliance while maintaining high standards of patient care. Ward shifts may be required.