Research Nurse
Brownlow Health is a large Training Practice with six sites across the city of Liverpool. Brownlow have a large multi- disciplinary Team including a large nursing team lead by a Nurse Partner and Nurse Managers.
The Brownlow Health Research Team is a small, supportive, friendly mix of Doctors, Nurses, IT, admin, and support staff whose aim is support the delivery and expansion of research into Primary Care. For the right candidate willing to lead the small research nursing team, we are able to offer a band 7.
The successful applicant will be an individual who is highly organised with excellent interpersonal and IT skills, can work to deadlines and most of all, have a 'can do' approach to their work.
Experience within primary care (especially chronic disease experience) is desirable, but not essential, as this role is also likely to suit an established research nurse who is currently working in secondary care but is looking to transition to a primary care role.
You will work closely with other Central Liverpool practices, the University academic sector and the local Clinical Research Network.
Work autonomously to assist in the management of research studies, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and professionals to ensure high quality research delivery.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of research studies at various stages of completion and intervention.
Carry out physical assessments, taking blood/urine samples and processing according to research study protocol. Ensure the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity, and diversity.
Care for research participants within the relevant sphere of practice and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient events in nursing/medical notes and Case Report Forms.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed choice.
Ensure that research specific investigations are undertaken as required by the protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the research study.
Safely administer any treatments/drugs that are given within the context of a clinical research trial.
Assess and manage any adverse reactions occurring due to ongoing treatment of a participant in a study seeking advice from medical staff as appropriate and when required. .