CURE Leukaemia Research Nurse

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored., 1. The post holder will, with the Clinical Research Nurse Manager and senior research nurse colleagues, undertake the development of risk assessments, policies and standard operating procedures for the Research & Development division and Clinical Research Centre. 2. The post holder will oversee and take a leading role in ensuring clinical quality and safety adherence for research undertaken at the Trust. This will include but not be restricted to, internal monitoring of research studies, preparation for inspections, safety alerts and electronic medical records.3. The post holder will support 7 day working across the department to support recruitment to clinical trials.4. The post holder will assist the R&D team in both project and change management.5. The post holder will support the R&D Management team in developing and maintaining the research nurse infrastructure to support, promote and organise patient recruitment to the clinical trials and research studies both on the
NIHR portfolio and from commercial companies.6. The post holder will identify and plan service requirements in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the R&D senior management team. 7. The post holder will ensure the availability of supplies to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service. 8. The post holder will control expenditure against budget constraints in consultation with the R&D senior management team.9., 3. To support the research nurse team with training, advice and monitoring, utilising their experience and knowledge.
4. To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules whilst actively recruiting, monitoring and following up participants recruited into research studies.
5. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic.
6 To act as the patient's advocate
7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and care to the patients
8. To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
9. To have strong interpersonal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with empathy in potential sensitive, controversial situations with patients who have given written consent to participate in the trial to become research subjects.
10. Actively seeks to promote health by providing evidence based information in a sensitive, empathetic manner.
11. To have a personal duty of care in relation to the care and working knowledge of the equipment required for the research study.
12. To maintain accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems.
13. Ensure that monitoring and investigations required for the study are carried out within the time schedules documented and be able to work to tight deadlines with restricted time constraints. This may involve taking blood samples, swabs, giving injections and other clinical procedures.
14. Be able to propose and implement changes within clinical areas across the trust and represent the research team or service.
15. To interpret medical records in order to judge whether a patient is suitable for a particular study.
16. To provide evidence of recent interest/experience in research and Continuing Practice Development.
17. Attend regular Research and Development meetings and Research Network meetings as required.
18. To participate fully in Divisional, Directorate and Specialty meetings, teaching programmes etc.
Educational
1. Be able to prepare, plan and deliver presentations enabling active development and dissemination of own knowledge base.
2. To share knowledge with multidisciplinary teams in primary, secondary, tertiary care and voluntary sectors.
3. To participate and be aware of current trends and developments within research and clinical practice.
4. To participate in research initiatives
5. To maintain a Continuing Practice Development Plan and provide evidence of the same.
Research and Development is a specialist field which involves understanding and being able to explain complex ideas and methodologies to staff embarking on research studies. It also includes explaining policies, procedures and approval mechanisms in order for research to begin. The post holder will be required to explain and discuss these topics both on a one-to- one basis and in groups.
The nature of the work is unpredictable, and the post holder will be expected to be flexible and responsive in order to deal with various aspects of the job at short notice.

1. To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications.
2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people., The Trust has the reputation of being a centre for both clinical and research excellence. Research is central to the promotion, provision, and continuous improvement in the quality and safety of all aspects of the services we offer to our local population. We are a highly research active Trust with over 100 studies running at any one time. We now have a large research workforce made up of medical, nursing, pharmacy and administration staff. In line with national developments for research we have exciting and ambitious plans for the future. This post is fund by Booths Plc and CURE Leukaemia initially for a fixed 3 year contract. A pioneering role working across the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues at Booths Plc and CURE Leukaemia.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.
You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.
Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.
DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.
By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.
The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.
Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.
Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.