Clinical Research Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Nurse to the Lung research delivery team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN). The Lung cancer research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials.
Key responsibilities of the post include supporting the coordination of the patient's pathway through an agreed portfolio of clinical trials across Lung. Excellent communications skills in all forms are required for this role for difficult clinical conversations with patients and their families.
The successful candidate will be someone with excellent organisational & time management skills to be the key contact for patients referred for and being treated on Lung clinical trials.
Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the complex needs of patients participating in a clinical trial.
Experience in oncology is essential.
Main duties of the job
The CRN will be involved in varied portfolio activities including clinical care of patients, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research in the Lung research team.
With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and well being of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.
By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the CRN will ensure the patients in the Lung disease portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.
Raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.
Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.
About us
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
The Lung disease team consists of nurses and consultants with clinical trial coordination and project management support. The portfolio is driven to deliver treatment opportunities to as many patients with Lung at The Christie as possible.
There is a close working relationship with all members of the team with a strategy to increase recruitment into these niche protocols thus offering patients more opportunities to be involved in clinical research. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our team, to help develop streamlined ways of cross-team working and to provide our research patients with the best possible experience.
The team is highly collaborative in its working practices in order to promote the teams achievements throughout the R& I division, NIHR and with our commercial sponsors with regular reviews of performance & clinical trial feasibilities and service improvement to ensure the highest possible experience for the team and our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Research Co-ordination
Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R& D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.
Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.
Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered.
Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP.
Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.
Personal Education, Training and Development
Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence based care by continuing professional development.
Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
Attendance at team and divisional meeting
Staff Management and Development
To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.
Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.
Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
Contribute to the development of members of the research team
_______________________________________________________
EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP
All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
VALUES
Essential
OTHER
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Lung - Q00841
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
413-84846-RI-SD
This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN). The Lung cancer research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials.
Key responsibilities of the post include supporting the coordination of the patient's pathway through an agreed portfolio of clinical trials across Lung. Excellent communications skills in all forms are required for this role for difficult clinical conversations with patients and their families.
The successful candidate will be someone with excellent organisational & time management skills to be the key contact for patients referred for and being treated on Lung clinical trials.
Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the complex needs of patients participating in a clinical trial.
Experience in oncology is essential.
Main duties of the job
The CRN will be involved in varied portfolio activities including clinical care of patients, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research in the Lung research team.
With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and well being of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.
By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the CRN will ensure the patients in the Lung disease portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.
Raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.
Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.
About us
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
The Lung disease team consists of nurses and consultants with clinical trial coordination and project management support. The portfolio is driven to deliver treatment opportunities to as many patients with Lung at The Christie as possible.
There is a close working relationship with all members of the team with a strategy to increase recruitment into these niche protocols thus offering patients more opportunities to be involved in clinical research. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our team, to help develop streamlined ways of cross-team working and to provide our research patients with the best possible experience.
The team is highly collaborative in its working practices in order to promote the teams achievements throughout the R& I division, NIHR and with our commercial sponsors with regular reviews of performance & clinical trial feasibilities and service improvement to ensure the highest possible experience for the team and our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Research Co-ordination
Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R& D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.
Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.
Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered.
Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP.
Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.
Personal Education, Training and Development
Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence based care by continuing professional development.
Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
Attendance at team and divisional meeting
Staff Management and Development
To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.
Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.
Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
Contribute to the development of members of the research team
_______________________________________________________
EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP
All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse - Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
- First Degree or relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research GCP/ICH recognised recent training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of oncology nursing
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment.
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills
- Advance organisational skills
- Good written and analytical skills
- Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
- Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy
- Good presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the clinical trial process
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP
- Knowledge of research governance framework
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
Desirable
- Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
- Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
Desirable
- Assertiveness
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Lung - Q00841
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
413-84846-RI-SD
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