Bhsct Rheumatology Research Nurse Band 6

Advertised role location: MUSGRAVE PARK HOSPITAL
Official document:
Band 6 Rheumatology Research Nurse Sept 2026 (docx)

JOB DESCRIPTION
POST:
Rheumatology Research Nurse

LOCATION:

MPH Rheumatology
BAND: 6

REPORTS TO:

Rheumatology Assistant Service Manager – Lead Nurse
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Rheumatology Service Manager

Job Summary / Main Purpose
The post holder will support Rheumatology clinical research, coordinating a portfolio of Rheumatology clinical trials. Working within the multi-professional team, the post holder will be responsible for screening, recruitment, care, management and follow-up of a caseload of patients taking part in clinical trials, adhering to local and national regulatory, research and professional guidelines and policies.
Main Duties I Responsibilities
Clinical research
For each of the following, the post holder will:
Contribute to the in-house protocol development stage on issues relating to patient and nursing activities, patient information, quality of life assessment and data collection.
Review and present clinical research nursing perspectives on new protocols, at Rheumatology clinical trials study review and adoption meetings in relation to issues such as design, practicality, ethics, feasibility and patient selection.
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and/or appropriate clinics or meetings to discuss trial eligibility and identify potential trial patients.
Facilitate informed consent for clinical trials / therapies / procedures, according to guidelines and ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Co-ordinate a portfolio of clinical trials
Liaise closely with the Chief/Principal/Co-Investigators throughout the duration of each study.
Assist the Investigator in preparation of documentation for the research governance process and national Research Ethics Committee protocol approval, or site-specific assessment.
Liaise with clinical and department staff in preparation for study implementation.
In multicenter studies, liaise with the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Trial Co-coordinator as appropriate, and maintain on-going communication.
Attend investigator meetings, as appropriate and contribute to national and international trial education and discussion.
Develop schedules and checklists of protocol activities, screening, treatment, testing and data collection forms.
Develop protocol specific 'study packs' to facilitate recruitment.
Co-ordinate and participate in protocol initiation meetings.
Provide education to nursing/medical staff regarding new protocols and updates as required, including amendments and findings.
Collaborate effectively with research staff in other institutions (healthcare and university) in line with study protocols
Contribute to meetings with in-patient I out-patient staff to discuss research issues arising and incoming study activity.
Facilitate disease portfolio & trial review meetings with investigators.
Ensure adequate supplies of documents / equipment / laboratory supplies, for performance of the study.
Identify and track potential trial patients when appropriate.
Maintain screening logs and site records as required.
Confirm patient eligibility and assist in scheduling screening investigations.
Perform patient registration and randomisation procedures as appropriate.
Update research databases.
Ensure hospital records meet requirements for Case Report Form completion and liaise with data managers regarding further data processing, delivery and storage.
Ensure safe filing and storage of research related documentation.
Ensure safe storage of blood, tissue or other biological samples, required for the research.
Ensure maintenance of equipment required in research as appropriate.
Co-ordinate quality of life assessment, and other symptom assessment aspects of protocols as required.
Monitor patient recruitment, discuss recruitment problems / strategies with investigators and provide feedback, as appropriate, during the team meeting.
Collect / document treatment issues and notify appropriate internal and external bodies where serious adverse events or incidents arise.
Devise an appropriate appointment schedule for study participants
Facilitate and review protocol compliance at all stages of the trial.
Produce reports on patient profiles, trial recruitment and treatment issues as necessary.
Comply with, promote GCP, research governance standards for clinical trials, and maintain GCP training according to clinical trials legislation.
Facilitate CRAs during monitoring meetings as required.
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