Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job summary
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS POST IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF CPFT
This is an 18-month fixed-term contract (37.5 hours per week).
This post is part of the growing team in research nurses and practitioners working for the R&D delivery within CPFT, based at Windsor Research Unit in Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge.
The post-holder will be responsible for the set‑up and day to day running of Dementia studies and clinical trials across Cambridge and Peterborough, primarily supporting studies of Professor John O’Brien’s group.
The post holder will be coordinating the trial journey for participants recruited onto research studies with responsibility for conducting clinical activities, education and monitoring of participants through care pathways.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Main duties of the job
- To carry out follow‑up visits for participants recruited on allocated studies
- To work with the clinical teams to map the patient pathway for specific trials, performing cognitive assessments, psychological assessments, ECGs, physical examination and phlebotomy and associated processing.
- To undertake all aspects of the study protocol and research pathway, including obtaining informed consent, performing all assessments and cognitive testing and aspects of physical examination, and arranging and undertaking follow‑ups.
- To take and process blood samples required and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.
- To assist with other relevant investigations (including brain imaging and lumbar punctures) and process samples as required.
- To maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented within the patients’ medical notes and study source documentation.
- To support carers through the study process, ensuring those involved are well informed.
- To assist in the development and review of policies and standards for the safe use and maintenance of equipment required by the Unit for study procedures.
- To facilitate delivery of the study procedures in line with the study protocol and ensure that all travel arrangements, hotels etc. are organised for study participants in advance of their arrival.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children’s, adult and older people’s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To provide ongoing support, advice and information to patients/volunteers regarding their participation in clinical research in order to obtain effective informed consent. Liaise with patients, relatives and carers on all aspects of research activity.
- To deliver and promote clinical trials and other research studies within the trust.
- To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.
- To attend study meetings and other relevant meetings and events.
- To work collaboratively with other colleagues to ensure all studies are delivered on time and target and are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the study protocol.
- To safely administer all treatments and medications within the context of a clinical trial
- Contribute to the development of clinical and research policies, Standard Operating Procedures.
- To record and report adverse events that occur whilst the patient is in the clinical trial to the relevant personnel and act as required by the protocol. To immediately report, using the appropriate procedures, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs).
- Use expert knowledge to assess appropriateness of research design and methodology and possess an understanding of the analytical process.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with people with mental health conditions and dementia.
- Experience working on dementia research projects
- Experience of recruiting to research studies including clinical trials in a healthcare setting
- Registered Nurse or Degree in psychology/health and social care field
- ICH GCP Training
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- ECG recording
- Experience in performing cognitive assessments
- Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of the legislation relating to information governance, confidentiality requirements and data protection.
- Understanding of the needs and capabilities of people with dementia, neurodegenerative disorders and mental health conditions
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently (many research visits will take place in patients’ homes or off site) and attend conferences / training away from home.
- Dedicated to high quality patient care
- Good standards of written and verbal communication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer nameCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
AddressFulbourn Hospital, CambridgeWindsor Research UnitCambridgeCB21 5EFUnited Kingdom
Employer’s websitehttps://www.cpft.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:Research Delivery LeadSiobhan ColemanSiobhan.Coleman@cpft.nhs.uk07712285333
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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