Clinical Research Nurse

Delivering study interventions and researchrelated clinical procedures including venepuncture, ECGs, observations and sample handling Making professionally autonomous decisions within the scope of research protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Ensuring participant safety, dignity and wellbeing throughout research participation Integrating research visits with routine clinical care wherever possible Coordinating the setup and delivery of commercial research studies, including feasibility assessments, site initiation and sponsor engagement Acting as the primary operational contact for commercial sponsors, Contract Research Organisations and the NIHR Research Delivery Network Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous research documentation Ensuring timely and accurate data capture and query resolution in line with commercial timelines and performance expectations Recording research activity accurately within clinical systems and research databases Supporting monitoring visits, audits and
inspections by sponsors and regulatory bodiesTraining & Development Maintaining uptodate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification and compliance with research governance requirements Supporting the development of research capability within GP practices through informal training, guidance and mentorship Contributing to workforce development within the Sunderland GP Alliance research team Actively engaging in continuing professional development relevant to clinical research delivery Confidentiality In the course of research delivery, participants entrust staff with sensitive personal and clinical information. The post holder will respect confidentiality at all times and ensure that information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and the business of the Alliance is handled in accordance with Sunderland GP Alliance policies, GDPR legislation and research governance requirements. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety
and security as defined in the Alliances Health & Safety Policy to include: Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated and follow up action taken where necessary. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Alliance, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and
take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.