Bronchoscopy Research Nurse
Job Description
The post holder will have competent skills as a bronchoscopy nurse and a willingness to learn new skills as a research nurse. The post is designed for those keen to develop research skills and experience to enable career progression.
The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition, they need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisational skills and attention to detail, have good time management skills.
To work alongside Principal Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance & education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service.
The post-holder will be based at Glenfield Hospital working on both Ward 25 and the Respiratory BRC.
The working hours will be Monday-Friday and will involve 7.30am starting time.
- Manages a personal caseload of clinical trials and patients with supervision/ mentoring from Principal Investigators/senior research nurses/research nurses.
- To ensure all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines.
- To act as a full member of the team with supervision by assisting in the implementation and maintenance of research projects.
- To educate other staff as to the responsibilities of the role and function of the research nurse and disseminate information on specific studies.
- To maintain Professional Accountability for nursing research practice at all times
- Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance
- With supervision provides education and support for patients in research trials
- With supervision, work with the lead clinician to evaluate clinical trial proposals, identifying potential patient populations and evaluating cost implications of the trial.
- Work with the R&I Co-ordinator to ensure all clinical trial documentation has appropriate ethical committee and Trust approval providing feedback to the lead clinician and research directorate.
- With supervision participate in set-up/initiation/monitoring visits, site audits and study close-down meetings carried out by sponsoring organisations and regulatory authorities.
- Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Bourne Job title: Clinical Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0116258 3825
Emma Parker Senior Research Nurse
0116 250 2839