Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Overview:

• The Clinical Research Nurse plays a vital role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research. Working under the supervision of senior research staff, the post holder will support the safe and effective conduct of clinical trials and research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Trust policies, and regulatory requirements. This role involves direct patient care, coordination of research activities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver care to clinical trial participants under supervision, ensuring adherence to study protocols and Trust policies.
• Assist in the day-to-day care, monitoring, and follow-up of patients enrolled in complex treatment studies.
• Act as a point of contact for trial participants, families, and carers, offering support and information throughout the research process.
• Perform clinical procedures (e.g., ECGs, venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, faecal sampling) following training and competency assessment.
• Administer treatments and monitor for side effects or toxicity, escalating concerns to senior staff as required.
• Collect, process, store, and dispatch biological samples in line with study protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in both clinical and research records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and clinics to assess eligibility and recruit patients into studies

Research Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of a clinical trials portfolio, supporting recruitment and retention targets.
• Manage a caseload of non-interventional studies with minimal oversight and assist with interventional studies under supervision.
• Support study setup, feasibility assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain essential trial documentation, including Case Report Forms (CRFs), electronic data capture systems, and site files.
• Identify eligible participants, assist with informed consent, and coordinate study visits and assessments.
• Report and document adverse events and serious adverse events in accordance with protocol and regulatory timelines.
• Attend study initiation visits, monitoring visits, and respond to data queries.
• Use IT systems (e.g., EDGE) to track recruitment, update study status, and generate reports

Professional and Management Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and advocate for research, promoting awareness and engagement across the Trust.
• Support and educate healthcare professionals involved in research delivery.
• Maintain clinical skills and professional development in line with NMC revalidation requirements.
• Adhere to Trust policies, including those related to health and safety, confidentiality, and equality.
• Recognise and manage complaints, conflicts, and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Attend mandatory training, courses, and conferences relevant to the role.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues and maintain flexibility in working hours, including travel between sites.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams with empathy and professionalism.
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g., pharmacy, radiology, pathology) and external stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Research Network, sponsors, CROs).
• Promote effective communication within the research team and with external partners.
• Utilise IT systems for communication, data entry, and documentation

Relationships
Internal: Research nurses, doctors, AHPs, pharmacy, radiology, pathology, clinical managers.
External: Clinical Research Network, study sponsors, contract research organisations, study support services.

Special Requirements

• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate clinic schedules.
• Willingness to travel between sites and attend external meetings as required.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.