Research Nurse/AHP/Practitioner

• Contribute to the management of the local portfolio of research projects
• Contribute to the development of clinical and research policies/procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
• Attend relevant meetings to provide an update on trial activity
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating clinical expertise and good interpersonal skills
• Prepare / support action plans to identify barriers to recruitment to research
• Work with staff across the Trust / Research Networks to develop strategies to overcome barriers to patient recruitment
• Demonstrate awareness of Trust wide research priorities and provide appropriate support for research colleagues in their absence
• Ensure research study protocols and their amendments are implemented and adhered to
• Ensure the secure management of research project data and that confidentiality is maintained
• Be responsible for research participants, co-ordinate and implement their care through the trial pathway
• Ensure, where appropriate, that all patients are offered entry into a research project and that screening and uptake data is recorded and submitted
• Provide on-going information, education and support to patients (and their significant others) regarding research projects
• Oversee or directly carry out research project specific investigations as required by the research protocol
• Facilitate the informed consent process in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidance and Trust policy

• Nursing Degree or equivalent
• Demonstrate on going personal development
• Post registration experience
• Current UK professional registration

• Communication training experience
• Previous involvement in Research/audit activity

Training and development will be supported