Lead Research Nurse

Job Overview

The experienced Lead Research Nurse will play a key role in the organisation supporting the Head of Research, Audit and Development in the effective management of clinical research within the Trust. Central to the role are recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering clinical research projects, particularly in orthopaedics. Working closely with other members of the team, the post holder will support patients who choose to participate in clinical research by providing advice, information and acting as the patients' advocate.

The post holder will take responsibility for the co‑ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with the key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical research. The post holder will be required to undertake research nurse‑led clinics for patients. The post holder will aim to improve patient recruitment into research projects, ensure adherence to research legislation, policy and guidelines and facilitate overall improvements in the care of research participants and the quality of research data collected.

The opportunity to undertake personal research projects or further study, in consultation with the lead medical investigator, is also encouraged. To assess and evaluate the progress of on‑going clinical trials and research undertaken in the trust, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.

• To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials and observational studies in orthopaedics and liaising closely with the team to facilitate a co‑ordinated approach to patient care.
• To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post holder has responsibility are registered, reviewed and approved by the Trust's R&D Department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported and approved in a timely fashion.
• To liaise with members of the team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research projects within the unit for which the post holder has designated responsibility.
• To ensure that all ICH GCP required documentation is kept in a clearly trackable system and is stored in an appropriate manner for the appropriate length of time.
• To ensure that accrual to NIHR portfolio studies is reported regularly.
• To establish and maintain good channels of communication within the research team, with other departments in the Trust and with other relevant organisations including collaborators, non‑commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world‑class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award‑winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.