Clinical Research Nurse

Clinical research Work autonomously to manage a caseload of patients acting as a professionalin 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 Participate in the informed consent process acting as a resource and support to patients and their families Co ordinate the research patient pathway from screening through to trialclosure Advise and train the local nursing team who administer trial drugs, be aware of and report any side effects as outlined in the protocol Maintain adequate patients records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical and nursing notes Keep up to date with current practices for cannulation, phlebotomy, care of patients with Central Venous Access lines and handling and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy Act as a role model for excellence in oncology based research Lead on a portfolio of trials and coordinate patient participation, payingparticular attention to accurate data collection and transfer and version control of essential documentationLiaise with the clinical team to organise and ensure that trial specificinvestigations are undertaken according to the protocol and obtain the results Liaise with trial pharmacy to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of trial drugs if required Process blood samples according to the trial-specific lab manual and organise the storage and shipment of protocol specific samples Work in accordance with all regulatory requirements including: local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice, (GCP) European Directives, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials), Regulations Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, Human Tissue Act Lead on stock control and ordering of consumables Organisational Complete case report forms in a precise and timely manner, ensuring that all the relevant clinical data in the patients medical notes and trial file is transcribed accurately. Prepare the relevant essential documentation required when setting up a trial.Assist in completing submissions to Research & Development Department. Create and maintain the file of current protocols and patient information sheets, ensuring version control. Be responsible for the maintenance of the Investigator Site Files. Assist in the creation and maintenance of good office systems for thesmooth running of the service. Deal with data queries in a timely and efficient manner. Organise and prepare documentation for audit and monitoring visits. Provide information to allow invoices to be raised for payment where appropriate.Arrange, attend and record minutes for research and other relevant departmental meeting. Actively seek to develop the role to take account of changing requirements of the service. Portfolio Management and Development Liaise with Clinical Trial Set Up staff to help assist in the set-up of trials on site Process amendments and disseminate information to relevant departments Assist in the provision of information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate Build strong professional relationships with other departments in order to promote a good working environment To report clinical incidents as per Trust policy and local SOP Maintain a dialogue of progress with the Research Team Leader Attend weekly team handover meetings Provide cover when necessary for annual leave, study leave, sick leave. Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation