Job descriptionMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICAL It is expected that the post holder will have excellent clinical skills.....
Job descriptionMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICAL It is expected that the post holder will have excellent clinical skills and knowledge in intensive care, high dependency and special care of the new-born. The post holder will provide nursing support for all clinical research activities for Neonatal services across Bedfordshire Hospitals. Work in partnership with the patients family, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the participant in line with study protocols. Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice. Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area and study. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust policy. Ensure parents or carers are taught the correct method of administration, where necessary. Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the participant and study protocol ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed. Demonstrate and promote a patient and family-centred style of clinical practice. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and family/carers, promptly recording data required by studies and conveying any protocol deviations or pertinent information to the studys lead nurse and/or principal investigator. Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family/carers and other staff as required by the clinical setting. Identify and discuss patient needs with the staff, parents, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload. Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation when recruiting to study protocols. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to participants, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times To ensure blood and other samples are collected for studies as required by the study protocol. To process samples in the lab as required by study protocols To perform venepuncture and cannulation as required or be willing to undertake training. To update and maintain clinical training and competencies as required. To report and record adverse events that occur whilst the child is in the clinical study to the study co-coordinator/principal investigator. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION To ensure that research study recruitment records are accurately maintained and data contemporaneously recorded in healthcare records. To maintain study site files and documentation. To liaise with Trust support services as required by the research protocol to ensure safe and smooth running of the study. To access appropriate computer systems in order to retrieve relevant information. To ensure that research studies are effectively archived as required in compliance with GCP principles, trust policies and study requirements. To provide information as required for the raising of invoices related to research studies. To provide support for research colleagues and attend meetings relevant to the post. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to research studies. To assist in the education of all relevant health care professionals to enable them to care for research study patients. To keep all appropriate staff informed of the progress of research studies. To keep up-to-date on research related topics in general and as appropriate to caseload and interest. To assist in the preparation of posters for meetings and conferences both locally and at other events as required. To assist with the education and training portfolio of the R&D Department delivering training sessions on research and research related topics as required. RESEARCH AND AUDIT The post holder will collect and collate research information for babies who are entered into clinical trials on the NICU. Be involved in leading innovations that aim to improve the outcomes of new-born infants. The post holder will have excellent clinical skills and knowledge of intensive care, high dependency and special care of the new-born. To assist the clinical team in identifying strategies for recruiting infants to clinical trials. To provide ongoing information, education and support to infants, carers and families regarding clinical studies. To ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs in line with study protocols and trust guidelines To work according to GCP and research governance standards for clinical trials. To facilitate the informed consent of a parent or carer Register / randomise patients into the trial. To work closely with and in support of the Principal Investigator(s) and other research personnel involved in all aspects of the studies. To accurately collect and document clinical events and trial-related data onto case report forms (CRF). To provide support for trial colleagues in their absence. To attend relevant meetings and training. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work within the NMC Code of Conduct. Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-validation requirements. Conduct the research in accordance with the relevant guidelines i.e. GCP Guidelines, the study protocol, the UK policy framework for health and social care research and any other trial manuals in order to protect the research participants and the quality of each study. To safeguard the interests of patients by liaison with relevant trial personnel and contribution to trial design and protocol and ensure compliance with research guidelines. To observe the confidentiality of participant information at all times, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
