The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a Phase 1 accredited unit, the first NHS trust in England and Wales to achieve this standard.
The facility undertakes and delivers clinical trials in patients and healthy volunteers with a particular emphasis on early phase research. Patients and volunteers are seen in comfortable surroundings ultimately improving the experience for participants in Clinical Trials.
This is a band 5 Research Nurse post with the potential progression to a band 6, in accordance with Annex 20 Agenda for change. The post holder must meet the band 6 competencies in order to move onto the Band 6 Job description.
The post holder will provide support with early phase clinical trials and work closely with the Operational team. They will assist with all aspects of the planning, conduct, and reporting of all clinical trials under supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation. Undertake participant study visits, screening clinics, and clinical trial procedures including coordinating special tests in other departments. Carry out the collection and processing of samples according to protocol requirements. Perform treatment procedures and treatment interventions, including venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, and vital sign recording. Keep accurate records and prepare for audits and inspections. Understand clinical research including ethics and drug development. Ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. Maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. Provide on-call nursing cover outside of normal working hours for the CRF on occasion and by arrangement to assist and provide support to the CRF Physician on call.
The post does include shift patterns including night shifts and weekends.
Minimum Requirements:
An interest in the research specialty is desirable. Possess computer skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management skills. Competent in the skills of venepuncture and IV cannulation.
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The facility undertakes and delivers clinical trials in patients and healthy volunteers with a particular emphasis on early phase research. Patients and volunteers are seen in comfortable surroundings ultimately improving the experience for participants in Clinical Trials.
This is a band 5 Research Nurse post with the potential progression to a band 6, in accordance with Annex 20 Agenda for change. The post holder must meet the band 6 competencies in order to move onto the Band 6 Job description.
The post holder will provide support with early phase clinical trials and work closely with the Operational team. They will assist with all aspects of the planning, conduct, and reporting of all clinical trials under supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Clinicians in the assessment of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of their condition throughout their participation. Undertake participant study visits, screening clinics, and clinical trial procedures including coordinating special tests in other departments. Carry out the collection and processing of samples according to protocol requirements. Perform treatment procedures and treatment interventions, including venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, and vital sign recording. Keep accurate records and prepare for audits and inspections. Understand clinical research including ethics and drug development. Ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols. Maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. Provide on-call nursing cover outside of normal working hours for the CRF on occasion and by arrangement to assist and provide support to the CRF Physician on call.
The post does include shift patterns including night shifts and weekends.
Minimum Requirements:
An interest in the research specialty is desirable. Possess computer skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management skills. Competent in the skills of venepuncture and IV cannulation.
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