Research Nurse needed in Wansford (Remote)

The following are the core responsibilities of the Research Nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of commercially sponsored clinical trials and research studies within a primary care setting.
• To be responsible for the management of patient recruitment and retention to research studies across multiple sites.
• To work with minimal supervision as part of a research team and in collaboration with the NORTH Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire PC-CRDC Team.
• To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with agreed protocols, sponsor requirements and the Research Governance Framework.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with practice policies and protocols.
• To ensure that all data is collected and managed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• To provide flexible, mobile and remote research support across participating sites, including virtual consultations, data entry, and remote monitoring activities where appropriate.
• To liaise effectively with study sponsors, Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Clinical Research Networks and multi-disciplinary research teams.
• To support and promote Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research.
• To assist in the assessment and screening of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and to monitor their condition throughout their participation.
• To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers regarding their participation in clinical research, ensuring effective informed consent.
• To assist in the documentation, reporting and management of adverse events as dictated by study protocols, sponsor requirements and local policies.
• To co-ordinate and conduct patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including site-based and remote visits, specialist tests, data collection, coding, data entry and patient support.
• To conduct/ support with consent, treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs, and vital sign recording.
• To carry out the collection, processing and shipment of biological samples according to protocol requirements, and to follow up appropriately on alert values.
• To support commercially sponsored studies, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and documentation requirements, and liaising with sponsors and monitors as required.
• To contribute to the analysis of data and preparation of reports, presentations, and publications.
• To ensure patient safety is paramount in all procedures undertaken for research purposes.
• To ensure all clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with ICH GCP and sponsor expectations.
• To maintain accurate and secure records both manually and electronically across multiple practice sites, ensuring data integrity.
• To travel as required between participating practices or partner sites to support recruitment, study delivery, monitoring, and staff training.
• To provide mentorship and training to staff and students involved in research.
• To work flexibly, including outside of standard working hours, to support multisite and commercial research activity where required.
• To follow the policies and procedures of Wansford Surgery, whilst respecting the applicable processes and procedures when working at other primary care sites whilst working remotely
• To utilise secure digital systems for remote patient follow-up, data entry, and electronic data capture in accordance with information governance policies.
• To conduct remote consultations and follow-up assessments where approved within study protocols.
• To maintain effective communication with team members and investigators across multiple locations through virtual platforms and regular team meetings.
• To ensure that research-related equipment and materials are safely transported and maintained when working across different sites.

Experience

Essential:

• Broad knowledge of general practice
• Experience of research management systems, i.e. electronic data capture systems
• Experience of working autonomously
• At least 2 years post graduate clinical experience

Desirable:

• Experience in education related training programmes pertaining to research
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered Nurse

Desirable:

• Experience of working in clinical research on commercial studies
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification in research