Neuroscience Research Nurse

Job overview

Neuroscience Research Nurse - Band 6

£47,951 - £56,863 Inclusive of HCAS Per annum pro rata

Fixed Term 2 year contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Responsibilities will include setting up clinical trials; identifying patients through MDT’s/screening notes and increasing referrals through the data base; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients and data entry.

This patient population requires input from a compassionate and caring research professional, with experience caring for and managing patients with cancer; including working with the wider MDT to co-ordinate patient care. For multi-centre trials led at KCH, the post holder will also be expected to support investigators and their teams

at recruiting sites.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

· Work in conjunction with the Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Coordinator to manage a caseload of patients, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Assist in screening patients suitable for entry into clinical trials. This will include attending clinics and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

· Work in support / conjunction with the Neuro Research Matron and wider team to manage a number of trials, ensuring trial protocols and governance are strictly adhered to, managed within EU clinical trial directives in accordance with ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) and ensuring a duty of care to the patient and their families.

· Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics (screening notes/consultant referral) and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

· With other members of the healthcare team, ensure patients are fully informed prior to entry in any clinical trial programme.

· Assist in consenting, randomising, allocating of treatment of patients.

· Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trial entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Information management

• Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
• Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Regularly action reports to help in the cleaning of data therefore ensuring data is relevant and up-to-date.

Portfolio Management and Development

• • Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
  • Set up and maintain the TMF/ISF with essential documents.
  • Help organise initiation meetings.
  • Liaise with and assist the medical team/sponsor organisation in - on-study treatment and follow up on patients.
  • Ensure CRFs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure SAEs are recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol and/or sponsor’s SOP

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC RN1 Registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• GCP qualification.
• Previous clinical research experience.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant post registration qualification.
• Post-graduate qualification with a research methodology element.
• Previous Neuro or Paeds nursing experience.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform basic clinical skills (obtaining vital signs measurements).
• Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation.
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and others.

Desirable criteria

• Report writing and presentational skills.
• Ability to work across boundaries, integrating with multidisciplinary staff in relation to clinical trials.
• Reasonable IT skills in the following areas: - MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - Spreadsheets – producing multi-sheet tables, graphs, sorting & filtering.
• Line management experience.

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