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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need cardiac surgery experience, strong communication skills for informed consent, and the ability to engage effectively with patients and clinical staff to ensure exemplary care.
  • You will coordinate clinical trials, ensure protocol adherence, support patients, guide junior staff, troubleshoot issues, and assist in team management and strategic planning.

Requirements

  • Experience in the speciality of cardiac surgery will therefore be essential.
  • Ability to engage supportively and effectively with patients and clinical staff will be essential in ensuring that our studies are well delivered and the standards of care for our study patients is exemplary.
  • Excellent skills of communication are essential as a key area of the job is to facilitate the informed consent process.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the overall set up, organisation and of and delivery of clinical trials ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP standards within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs.
  • Work closely with other research team members, using clear lines of communication with the wider clinical care team and support departments to ensure each patients smooth and safe journey throughout the studies.
  • Co-ordinate arrangements for patients participating in clinical trials, according to study protocols, and communicate all necessary information to relevant personnel.
  • Work as a team to deliver on larger trials, with more independent working on a portfolio of smaller studies.
  • Work closely with Trial Managers, Investigators and other members of the wider study team, to trouble shoot issues with trial conduct or blockages to recruitment and work together to resolve these issues.
  • Provide guidance and support for junior team members for staff, ensuring that they are fully trained and aware of their roles and responsibilities.
  • Assist the manager in the day-to-day management of research delivery, deputises in their absence.
  • Assist the manager and senior team in the strategic planning and development of the team.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Research Nurse position?

Candidates must have experience in the specialty of cardiac surgery and possess excellent communication skills to facilitate patient engagement and informed consent.

What types of clinical trials will I be involved in?

You will be involved mainly in clinical trials related to cardiac surgery patients.

How will I be trained for this role?

Training and development will be a key focus, providing a supportive environment for you to develop your expertise in clinical research.

What is the work environment like?

You will work closely with a large multidisciplinary team, including clinical academics and university and commercial trial teams.

Will I directly interact with patients?

Yes, the role involves significant patient contact as you help guide them safely through the trials.

How does the role involve teamwork?

You will work as part of a team on larger trials while having more independent responsibilities on smaller studies; collaboration with Trial Managers and Investigators is essential.

What responsibilities will I have in managing junior team members?

You will provide guidance and support to junior staff members, ensuring they are fully trained and aware of their roles and responsibilities.

What is the strategic focus of the role?

You will assist in the strategic planning and development of the research delivery team.

What are the key standards I need to adhere to in this role?

You must ensure adherence to ICH-GCP standards within the Research Governance framework and any related regulations and SOPs.

How can I contact someone for more information about the position?

You can contact Emma Hopkins at emma.hopkins@uhbw.nhs.uk or call 01173421144 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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