Senior Research Nurse/coordinator

4 months ago


Gloucester, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will provide specialist research knowledge, expertise and research portfolio management within a Research Delivery Team based in Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and will ensure studies are led safely and efficiently while meeting local and national performance targets. Our team of specialist staff can coordinate the whole study process, from patient identification, recruitment and treatments, to follow-up care. Our registered nurses and study coordinators work alongside our data and administration staff and clinical teams across multiple specialties to deliver high-quality patient care in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

The R&I department offers opportunities for learning, development and career progression.

The Senior Research Nurse/Coordinator will provide specialist knowledge and expertise to a Research Delivery Team based within Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and research clinics within the Research Facility Centre (see job description for full details):
The post requires degree-level, or equivalent, scientific knowledge and excellent communication skills

Highly developed organisational skills with ability to multi-task
Ability to work flexible hours & travel between hospital sites as required to meet service needs

Extensive knowledge of clinical trials, including but not limited to, Research Governance and Good Clinical Practice in Research

Provide leadership for the delivery of a portfolio of studies under the direction of the Lead Research Nurse/Coordinator Ensuring that patient’s care and treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection are coordinated according to the appropriate research protocols
Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to a wide multidisciplinary team

Liaise with clinical specialty teams across all settings, as well as with appropriate Research & Innovation Departments, Trust support departments, external sponsors and key stakeholders
Line manage, supervise and develop junior staff

This job description is an outline only and does not contain an exhaustive list of duties; the post holder may therefore be required to undertake additional responsibilities

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to strengthen its position as a leading Research and Innovation institution. Our Trust currently supports over 100 clinical trials with many more in the pipeline and we have exciting plans to increase our research activity, our commercial partnerships and links with MedTech, and we looking for the right staff to support our growing clinical research teams.

**See job description and person specification for full details**:
Research Study Management
- Contribute to the set-up of research studies within the wider research team. Liaise with the R&I Professional Services Team, Principal Investigators, support departments, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a thorough feasibility process.
- Able to identify and plan strategies for recruiting patients into trials. Working with Principal Investigators to develop initiatives to increase patient involvement.
- Ensure trial protocols are followed and that trials are conducted according to the national research legislation, Research Governance Framework, R&I Standard Operating Procedures, GHNHFT policies and Good Clinical Practice.
- Lead on, and maintain an expert research knowledge of a portfolio of trials, acting as a reference point for team members, train research team and wider healthcare team to ensure safety of all trial participants, and attend multi-disciplinary meetings
- Liaise with MDT members to establish procedures for the safe set up and smooth running of clinical trials and act as a resource and contact point in matters concerning trial patients and trial protocols with all stakeholders. Assist in achieving GHNHSFT research KPIs.

Study Delivery
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clinical trial patients, including safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial, as applicable to professional registration and Trust POPAM policy. Reporting of serious adverse events to all relevant personnel following the relevant SOPs.
- Assess patients as required by trial protocols and take appropriate and timely action for patients with trial related complications/toxicities. May be required to take blood and oth



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