Clinical Research Nurse
Location: Edinburgh Scotland
Description: The University of Edinburgh is hiring Clinical Research Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in Scotland. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. ADVERT Based within the MRC/UoE Centre for Inflammation Research and the Respiratory Medicine Unit (Little France), you will be responsible for recruiting patients and controls into clin! ical research studies and Clinical Trials in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Your primary focus will be to recruit patients with lung infection from clinics and hospital supporting patients throughout the research period ensuring their health and safety during research investigations. You will also update and be responsible for the lung infection Database. You should be a first level registered nurse with at least 5 years post registration, with 2 years at F Grade level or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job.
You will be highly organised and methodical with evidence of further education including Continuous Professional Development in a relevant area. The post is available until the 31st August 2016 in the first instance Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Adam Hill (e-mail: adam.hill318@nhs.net) Job Purpose The post holder will be responsible for recruiting patients and controls! into clinical research studies and Clinical Trials in accorda! nce with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The primary focus of the post is to recruit patients with lung infection from clinics and hospital supporting patients throughout the research period ensuring their health and safety during research investigations. The post holder will also update and be responsible for the lung infection Database.
Main Responsibilities 1. Screen and recruit patients into research studies according to the defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, obtain written informed consent on behalf of the Clinical Investigators and collect samples according to the study protocol. (30%) 2. Provide advice, support and information for patients during the research period to enhance their understanding of their specific research study.
Take into account the disease process/prognosis of the subject group. (10%) 3. Organise research Bronchoscopies, Pulmonary function Tests, Walk Tests, Blood, Sputum and Urine Sampling, Throat Swabs an! d health related quality of life Questionnaires as per study protocol. Participate in/carry out the above investigations ensuring all samples reach the laboratory staff within an appropriate length of time.
(30%) 4. Access patient’s notes and collect medical information and accurately record in the lung infection database. Follow-up and resolve data queries through contact with the Clinical Investigators. Ensure appropriate storage/archiving system of all research files.
(25%) 5. Co-ordinate research team meetings. Determine patients eligibility for further Clinical Trials. (5%) Planning & Organising Ensure all research samples and data are completed at key points in line with research guidelines.
Good organisational skills and self-motivation are required to schedule administrative tasks around screening/sampling of patients, liaison with clinical staff and the multidisciplinary team. Problem Solving • As the majority of the work is carried o! ut independently, the post holder will be expected to resolve most prob! lems on a day to day basis. • The changing needs of the patient will require excellent communication skills and sensitivity in relating to all aspects of patient hospital/research care. • Have an understanding of the patients condition/prognosis and the ability to negotiate and prioritise research time alongside daily clinical care; • Use research resources effectively • Deal with queries from patients and health professionals relating to studies both independently and with guidance from the Clinical Investigators.
Key Contacts/Relationships • Communicate with the Clinical Investigators on a regular basis - regarding participant and study issues. • Communicate and liaise with GPs involved in the provision of care in the community for research participants. • Liaise with clinic staff to screen and recruit appropriate patients. • Liaise with clinical and non-clinical support departments (e.g.
pharmacy, medical records, imaging, procurement, l! aboratory staff) to ensure all requirements of the study have been met. • Liaise with other study centres and research teams on the day-to-day running of study. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Minimum required to undertake the role: • First level registered nurse with at least 5 years post registration, with 2 years at F Grade level or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job. • Highly organised and methodical.
- Evidence of further education including Continuous Professional Development in relevant area. • Evidence of management, education and training. • Effective listening and interpersonal skills. • Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload.
- The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative. • IT Skills. Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) This post is subject to registration with the Protection of ! Vulnerable Groups scheme, for regulated work with children and/or vulne! rable adults as appropriate. Employment in this post is conditional on the successful post holder being able to obtain/holding PVG scheme membership.
Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month. Salaries for part-time staff are calculated on the full-time scales, pro-rata to the Standard Working Week. Pension Scheme This role is grade UE06 and therefore the post holder is automatically included in membership of the Uni! versities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subject to the USS membership criteria, unless they indicate that they choose not to join the Scheme. For further information please visit our Pensions website Eligibility to Work In accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 the University of Edinburgh, as an employer, has a legal responsibility to prevent illegal working and therefore must check that all employees are entitled to work in the United Kingdom (UK).
To do so, the University of Edinburgh requires to see original documents evidencing right to work in the UK before commencement of employment and this is normally carried out at interview. Details will be provided in any letter of invitation to interview. For further information on eligibility to work please click here If you are not currently eligible to work in the UK, it may be possible for the University of Edinburgh to sponsor you to obtain a Tier 2 (General) visa to enable you to take up t! he appointment should you be successful at interview. For applicants in! terested in sponsorship information is available on our Working in the UK website However, if you have previously been sponsored by an employer within the UK but your leave has expired or lapsed and you are no longer in the UK, according to UK Border Agency rules you cannot apply for sponsorship under any category of Tier 2 for a period of 12 months after the date your visa expired and/or you left the UK.
Application Procedure All applicants should apply online at www.ed.ac.uk/jobs . The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit a CV and other attachments. Closing date: 11.November.2013 at 5pm.
The University reserves the right to vary the candidate information or make no appointment at all. Neither in part, nor in whole does this information form part of any contract between the University and any individual. The University of Edinbur! gh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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