Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional/Clinical

1.    To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications.

2.    To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice.
3.    To support the research nurse team with training, advice and monitoring, utilising their experience and knowledge.
4.    To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules whilst actively recruiting, monitoring and following up participants recruited into research studies.
5.    To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic.
6 To act as the patient’s advocate

7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and care to the patients 
8.    To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
9.    To have strong interpersonal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with empathy in potential sensitive, controversial situations with patients who have given written consent to participate in the trial to become research subjects.
10.    Actively seeks to promote health by providing evidence based information in a sensitive, empathetic manner.
11.    To have a personal duty of care in relation to the care and working knowledge of the equipment required for the research study.
12.    To maintain accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems.
13.    Ensure that monitoring and investigations required for the study are carried out within the time schedules documented and be able to work to tight deadlines with restricted time constraints. This may involve taking blood samples, swabs, giving injections and other clinical procedures.
14.    Be able to propose and implement changes within clinical areas across the trust and represent the research team or service.
15.    To interpret medical records in order to judge whether a patient is suitable for a particular study.
16.    To provide evidence of recent interest/experience in research and Continuing Practice Development.
17.    Attend regular Research and Development meetings and Research Network meetings as required.
18.    To participate fully in Divisional, Directorate and Specialty meetings, teaching programmes etc.

Educational

1.    Be able to prepare, plan and deliver presentations enabling active development and dissemination of own knowledge base.
2.    To share knowledge with multidisciplinary teams in primary, secondary, tertiary care and voluntary sectors.
3.    To participate and be aware of current trends and developments within research and clinical practice.
4.    To participate in research initiatives

5.    To maintain a Continuing Practice Development Plan and provide evidence of the same.
 

Research and Development is a specialist field which involves understanding and being able to explain complex ideas and methodologies to staff embarking on research studies. It also includes explaining policies, procedures and approval mechanisms in order for research to begin. The post holder will be required to explain and discuss these topics both on a one-to- one basis and in groups.
The nature of the work is unpredictable, and the post holder will be expected to be flexible and responsive in order to deal with various aspects of the job at short notice.