Respiratory Research Nurse

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Research Nurse to join their dynamic Respiratory research team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in supporting the recruitment and delivery of innovative respiratory research trials. Your responsibilities will include conducting feasibility assessments, coordinating trial setups, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact in clinical research while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking research, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• RGN with current registration and Good Clinical Practice certification required.
• Experience in clinical research and respiratory nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and delivery of respiratory research trials.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and coordinate trial setups.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Clinical Research

Advanced Communication Skills

Data Entry Skills

IT Systems Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Good Clinical Practice Certification

Continuing Professional Development Evidence

Tools

Databases

Job description

Main area: Research Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: 2 years (Fixed Term)

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (Will need to cover hours to meet service need)

Job ref: 339-LMG5159-B

Site: North Bristol NHS Trust

Town: Bristol

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 31/12/2024 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and motivated research nurse to join our Respiratory research team.

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the recruitment and delivery of respiratory research trials alongside other members of the team, as well as completing feasibility assessments for new potential trials and supporting set up of these.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for the feasibility assessment, set up and subsequent co-ordination; recruitment and follow up to both commercial and non-commercial studies, working autonomously and with other members of the team, with a focus on Airways and Pleural research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Trial Set-Up

• Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial.
• With the PI actively assess the feasibility of studies to be undertaken.
• Organise trial feasibility meetings.
• Facilitate Site Specific Assessment procedures.
• Work with the R&D team in contract negotiations.
• Undertake costing of projects to support contract negotiations / grants etc.
• Work with the R&D team to ensure all projects have been given full NBT and Research Ethics Committee (REC) approval prior to commencement.
• Liaise with NIHR Clinical Research Network personnel in the trial set-up.
• Project manage trial set up with colleagues around the trust.

Clinical Trial Running

• Support local Principal Investigators in meeting their responsibilities outlined in the Research Governance Framework, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations.
• Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support PIs to ensure all Adverse Events are reported in line with the NBT Adverse Events Reporting policy.
• Perform all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Ensure appropriate trial information and data is contained in patient’s hospital notes.
• Ensure Protocol amendments are incorporated into research practice.
• Provide and receive complex information in the process of explaining study involvement and obtaining informed consent.
• Manage the research related aspects of care for participants of multiple research studies.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• RGN, with current live Registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Current Good Clinical Practice certification.

Work Experience

• Experience of extended roles e.g. venepuncture, ECG’s, link-roles.
• Recent clinical research experience.
• Experience in Respiratory nursing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in the use of IT systems with previous experience of using databases and have meticulous data entry skills.
• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.