Clinical Research Nurse - Practice & PCN

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to deliver primary care-focused clinical trials within the Warrington area. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient recruitment and ensuring compliance with research protocols while being supported by a dedicated team. A background in nursing and an enthusiasm for clinical research are essential. This position offers flexible working hours with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care or GP Practice.
• Understanding of clinical research roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of quality standards for clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical practice nursing services for clinical trials.
• Manage patient recruitment into research studies.
• Ensure compliance with ICH and GCP standards.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication skills

Change management

Team Player

Negotiation skills

Education

Registered Nurse

GCP accreditation

Primary Care Nurse experience

Tools

TPP SystmOne

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse - Practice & PCN

EMP Medical Practice, on behalf of Central and West Warrington Primary Care Network (CWWPCN) is hostingan exciting project delivering clinical research in primary care. Working withthe 7 GP Practices of this PCN, we will deliver clinical research studies alongsidehigh quality clinical care over 22.5 hours per week

We are looking for you if you are a Registered nurse, havean enthusiasm for clinical research, great organiser, can work independentlyYou will deliver a variety of primary care focussed trials and supportvision of a research PCN programme. Experience desires in primary care andresearch but not essential as training will be given. This may include additional clinical skills such as Cytology and Immunisations. You will be supported bya well-established research team based within the PCN

This role is funded through the North West Coast ResearchNetwork.

For more information, please contact Alison Robson, nurseadviser [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to contribute to the planning, conduct and reporting of clinical trials conducted within the PCN Practices.

You will be responsible for day to day management of patient recruitment into clinical research studies.

You will be able to work on a daily basis with minimal supervision as part of the Research team and in collaboration with the Lead Research Clinician.

You will ensure all clinical research activity for the PCN is ICH and GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with agreed protocols.

You will also liaise with sponsor companies and multi-disciplinary research teams.

About us

CWWPCN encompasses 7 local Warrington practices of:

Causeway Medical Centre, Dallam Lane Surgery, Eric Moore Partnership Medical Practice, Folly Lane Medical Centre, Helsby Street Surgery, Penketh Health Centre and Westbrook Medical Practice.

This post, as with other PCN clinical posts already in place, will be one that provides Clinical Research Nursing to these 7 Practice sites, hosted by EMP Medical Practice

Our friendly Practice teams support all our core and extended colleague employees. You will be supported by induction and continuous training, the role being funded by the North West Coast Clinical Research Network.

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice·All clinical practice activity relates toassisting the PCN as required in line with achieving IIF targets and inrelation to managing long term conditions as defined by clinical researchprojects

• Assess, plan, develop, implementand evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and preventadverse effects on health and well-being
• Implement and evaluate individualtreatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Identify, and manage asappropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing along-term condition
• Prioritise health problems andintervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent oremergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt healthpromotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and applyprinciples of self-care
• Deliver opportunistic healthpromotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals
• Support patients to adopt healthpromotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, andencourage principles of self-care
• Support and advise women requestinginformation relating to family planning needs
• Support and manage health needs ofwomen presenting for cervical cytology consultations
• Recognise, assess and refer patientspresenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NationalFramework (NSF) for Mental Health

ClinicalResearch

• To assist the clinicians across thePCN practices in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility forresearch and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation.
• To provide ongoing advice andinformation to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation inclinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent.

·Toassist the clinicians to report and record any adverse events as dictated byprotocol and local protocols.

·To co-ordinate and carry out patient visits inaccordance with study protocols, including co-ordinating special tests in otherdepartments, collection of data, coding, data entry and patient support

·To carry out consent, treatment procedures and treatmentinterventions according to pre-determined protocols, including venepuncture,venous cannulation, administering of intra-venous drugs and vital signrecording

·Toreport on a regular basis to the Nurse advisor and Research Network staff across network for professional support and guidance.

·To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance withthe agreed protocols

·To ensure that all data is collected and managedeffectively and accurately within timelines

·To carry out the collection, processing and shipping ofbiological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow upappropriately on alert values

·To be involved in the education of patients and theirvarious aspects of their disease

·To ensure that patient safety is paramount in allprocedures that take place for trial purposes

·Toensure clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completedaccurately and efficiently in accordance with the EU Directive, ICH GCP Guidelines.

Communication

• Utilise and demonstrate sensitivecommunication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent totreatment
• Communicate with and supportpatients who are receiving ‘bad news’
• Communicate effectively withpatients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods ofcommunication to overcome different levels of understanding, culturalbackground and preferred ways of communicating
• Utilise communication skills tosupport patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens
• Anticipate barriers to communicationand take action to improve communication
• Estimate and maintain effectivecommunication with individuals and groups within the practice environmentexternal stakeholders
• Act as an advocate whenrepresenting the patients’ and colleagues’ viewpoints to others
• Recognise and work within owncompetence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursingand Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Produce accurate, contemporaneousand complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation,policies and procedures
• Prioritise, organise and manage ownworkload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• Deliver care according to the NSFand the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines andevidence-based care
• Assess effectiveness of caredelivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
• Participate in the maintenance ofquality governance systems and processes across the PCN organisation andits activities
• Utilise the audit cycle as a meansof evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementingimprovements where required
• In partnership with other clinicalteams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, responding tolocal and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
• Evaluate the patients’ response tohealth care provision and the effectiveness of care
• Support and participate in sharedlearning across the practice and wider organisation
• Participate in the management,review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidentsand near-miss events utilising a structured framework (e.g. root-causeanalysis)
• Understand and apply legal policythat supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children andadults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedureand local guidance
• Work within policies relating todomestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictivebehaviour, and refer as appropriate

Teamworking

• Understand own role and scope inthe PCN organisation and identify how this may develop over time
• Work as an effective andresponsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms todevelop new ways of working
• Delegate clearly and appropriately,adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence ofthose taking on delegated duties
• Ensure clear understanding andutilisation of referral mechanisms within the practices and PCN
• Accept delegation from othernurses, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-managementstrategies are embedded in own practice
• Work effectively with others toclearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliveryParticipate in team activities that create opportunities to improvepatient care
• Participate in and support localprojects as agreed with the practice management team
• Manage and assess risk within theareas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place toprotect staff and patients
• Monitor work areas and practices toensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safetyand security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure safe storage, rotation anddisposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, overseethe monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usageaccording to legal requirements
• Undertake mandatory and statutorytraining
• Apply infection control measureswithin the practice according to local and national guidelines
• Apply policies that reduceenvironmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase accessto health care for all
• Participate in the local implementationstrategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Person Specification

Experience

• Understanding and experience of roles and responsibilities of clinical research nurse
• Clinical Skills - venepuncture, IV cannulation
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Knowledge of GP Practice clinical system (TPP SystmOne)
• Knowledge of Clinical Research recording systems
• Experience of working in primary care/ GP Practice

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Clinical skills - venepuncture, IV cannulation
• Knowledge of quality standards applicable to clinical trials including ICH GCP requirements
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities of clinical research nursing
• Clinical Research Experience
• GCP accreditation
• Primary Care Nurse experience - Cytology and Immunisations
• Awareness of public health issues in local area
• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work core hours and flexibility for cover when required
• Membership of a professional body
• Team Player
• Flexibility
• Car Owner / Driver
• Previous experience within research speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceBand 6 equivalent