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SalaryLeadership 1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement. 2. Contribute to research performance of relevant studies. 3. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security. 4. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs. 5. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures without direct supervision. 6. To be able to prioritise workload even when frequently interrupted and under pressure. 7. Maintain effective communication between the research team and patients (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and empathetically. 8. Be part of a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents. 9. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate. Research 1. Work within the Department of Healths Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care and the EU Clinical Trials Directive. 2. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. 3. Support the clinical research team by attending study visits and collecting accurate and relevant study data within both the hospital and community setting. 4. Help to ensure that trial specific investigations and procedures are undertaken as required by booking relevant investigations and assisting patients to appointments. 5. Ensure that information is transcribed accurately where required and assist with the maintenance of the Trial Site File. 6. Support external audit and monitoring visits by ordering and collecting patient records and act as a runner or chaperone as required. 7. Collect and handle clinical trial prescriptions and medicinal products. 8. Assist in study close-down procedures. Clinical 1. Assist in the clinical care of research participants in accordance with the specifications of each research study. 2. With training and support, screen and identifying patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, screening clinics, visiting wards and outpatients and using Trust IT systems and databases. 3. Undertake clinical activities for which training and competency assessment has been completed. Duties may include performing standard clinical observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Oxygen Saturations, Height and Weight), venepuncture, urine sampling, spirometry, ECG, blood glucose monitoring and physical assessments. 4. With regard to the above clinical duties, assist in the monitoring of treatment toxicity/side effects by reporting any abnormal values to a senior member of the team. 5. Centrifuge, process track and ship samples in line with protocol requirements including handling dry ice following training. 6. Ensure accurate patient trial documentation, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients medical notes or Case Report Form in a timely manner. 7. Contribute to the monitoring of clinical standards within the research team. 8. Treat all persons encountered during the course of duties with respect and courtesy and maintain a standard of conduct which best represents the clinical trials team and the Trust. 9. Respond quickly and appropriately to enquires and queries, knowing when to escalate issues higher. 10. Demonstrate responsibility for own actions and awareness of own limitations by working within the non- registered practitioners competency framework. 11. Ensure the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity. 12. Contribute to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities across the department Completing the Local Research competencies Attending all taught days and successfully completing the QCF L5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Using effective communication techniques to inform and advise others, including discussing sensitive issues; Working collaboratively within the Multi Disciplinary Team, liaising with the following: 1. Patients and their support network 2. Care Cluster Managers 3. Matron 4. Consultants and Doctors 5. Ward Manager / Registered Nurses and all Nursing staff
