Developmental Research Nurse

Manages a personal caseload of clinical trials and patients with supervision/mentoring from Principle 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 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. Provide on-going audit reports as required by the trial protocols and Research & Innovation department/ethics committee. Responsible for resolving data queries raised by sponsoring organisations. Demonstrates commitment to the role of patient advocate for patients considering or participating in clinical trials Act as a resource for ward based nurses wishing to undertake research once competencies have been achieved.