The Chemotherapy Research Nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery and follow-up activities across studies.
Working as part of the research team, the Research Nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area, according to the study protocol.
The chemotherapy research nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery, and follow-up activities across studies.
Working as part of the research team the research nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area according to the study protocol.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Care Management
Comply with trust policies and guidelines
Follow local and departmental standard operating procedures
Maintain standards of practice in accordance with the legal rules and statutory regulations set out bthe NMC or appropriate professional body
Work effectively and cohesively with members of the research team, utilising the relevant clinical skills, to deliver studies to time and target
Develop an approach to patients focussed on care and compassion, ensuring courtesy and respect at all times
Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that deterioration in a patient’s condition is communicated to other members of the research team and acted upon in a timely manner
Study Conduct
Comply with the informed consent process as detailed in the study protocol
Deliver care for the patient in line with the study protocol
Adhere to processes and procedures for ensuring participant confidentiality in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations
Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and UH Bristol Adverse Events Reporting policy
Use approved versions of all study documentation
Raise concerns about the conduct of the study, protocol deviations or the informed consent process with senior members of the research team
Management
Take day-to-day responsibility for supporting the delivery and coordination of trial treatments, including chemotherapy, within the portfolio of clinical trials, working collaboratively with the CTU team and Lead SACT Nurse/Team Lead. Ensure accurate and up-to-date trial information through close liaison with investigators.Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision,
Maintain a safe environment, for patients, staff and visitors, complying with the UHBristol current policies and procedures, and any statutory requirements, including all Health and Safety and Clinical Governance arrangements
Ensure that all record keeping is appropriate, timely and clearly understood for the purpose of patient care, safety and data integrity
Work with senior research nurses to develop own research and management skills
