Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Research Practitioner

This post is part of the growing team in research nurses and practitioners working for the Windsor Research Unit within CPFT. They 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 patient care during research studies with responsibility for conducting clinical activities education and monitoring of study subjects through care pathways.

This is a 3-year fixed-term contract (37.5 hours per week).

The post holder will 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.

They will deliver and promote clinical trials and other research studies within the trust and ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.

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 a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include 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, research and development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

1. To identify potential participants from CPFT and CUH clinical services, community services, university and NHS databases, specialist clinics, third sector organisations, schools and other access routes, for CRN portfolio studies and clinical trials.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. To take and process blood samples required and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.

5. To assist with other relevant investigations (including brain imaging and lumbar punctures) and process samples as required.

6. To maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented within the patients' medical notes and study source documentation.

7. To support carers through the study process, ensuring those involved are well informed.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Maintain professional knowledge of subject area, including up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation, to ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standard an in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.